Chef's simple 10-minute air fryer trick for perfect runny yolk every time

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Eggs, a versatile and delicious staple, can sometimes be tricky to perfect. They're the go-to quick breakfast, a fantastic addition to salads, or a great side for dinner, yet some still


find cooking eggs a challenge. Air fryers have revolutionised home cooking, offering a hassle-free way to whip up meals with minimal clean-up required. Just toss in a few ingredients, press


a button, and you've got more time on your hands – perhaps to rustle up some sides or even relax in front of the telly. Not everyone is a whizz in the kitchen, but Michelin-trained


chef Poppy O'Toole is here to help with her fail-safe egg-cooking tips, catering to both traditional poaching enthusiasts and air fryer fans who prefer a set-and-forget approach. For


those who love the ease of an air fryer, Poppy has a brilliant method that's effortless and results in a perfectly soft yolk. It's so straightforward and tasty, you'll be left


wondering why you haven't tried it sooner, and it pairs beautifully with various dishes. Poppy suggests for an air fryer 'boiled' egg, start with a room temperature egg and


cook for 15 minutes at 130 degrees. If you fancy a runnier yolk, just dial back the time to ten minutes for a softer texture, reports the Mirror. Poppy herself is fond of a poached egg, but


admits that poaching can be a tricky affair, with eggs quickly turning into a scrambled mess if not removed at the exact moment. "For poached eggs, add a splash of white wine vinegar to


the water and use a really fresh, fridge-cold egg," Poppy suggested. Why exactly does vinegar come to the rescue when poaching eggs? Curious minds on Reddit's 'Ask


Culinary' thread have the answer: "The acid helps the whites set faster so they don't spread into the water." The best thing about cooking is that like everything else,


it's a learning journey that one learns to master. By following this simple step, you will be making the best eggs with the perfect and delicious runny yolk that will elevate any


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