Air Fryer Eggs Benedict
A modern twist on a classic brunch favorite—this Air Fryer Eggs Benedict features perfectly poached eggs, crispy peameal bacon, and toasted English muffins, all topped with a rich, creamy homemade Hollandaise sauce.
Ingredients
Hollandaise Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- 1 –2 pinches cayenne pepper optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eggs Benedict:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 English muffins
- 4 peameal bacon slices
Instructions
- In a heat-safe bowl over a simmering saucepan, whisk together cream, yolks, lemon juice, mustard, and cayenne.
- Stir constantly until thickened and 160°F.
- Slowly whisk in melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and keep warm.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle paprika or fresh chives on top before serving.
- If you don’t have ramekins, use silicone muffin cups in the air fryer.
- You can substitute peameal bacon with Canadian bacon or cooked ham slices.