Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Egg Toast

Crisp toast layered with creamy cottage cheese, tender spinach, and a set egg, finished with chili flakes for a quick, protein-rich breakfast.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 8 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 0.5 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs large eggs
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Lightly brush or spray the air-fryer basket with olive oil. (about 3 min) — 350°F
2. Spread 1/4 cup cottage cheese over each slice of bread. Season with the salt and black pepper, then arrange the spinach over the cottage cheese. Press a shallow well into the spinach and cottage cheese on each slice. (about 2 min)
3. Carefully crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle with chili flakes and place the toast in the basket in a single layer. (about 1 min) — 350°F
4. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks reach at least 160°F for food safety. Add 1 to 2 minutes for firmer yolks, if desired. (about 8 min) — 350°F
5. Rest the toast for 1 minute, then serve hot. (about 1 min)