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Foreboding Shadows

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Do you like poached eggs? If yes, how do you prepare yours?

Yesterday morning, as the sun was coming up and peering through our balcony’s big sliding doors, I was looking for something for breakfast to both photograph and enjoy.

I came across a recipe on Facebook for air fryer poached eggs.

I love poached eggs and have made them using many different methods but never the air fryer.

As I looked for a spot on my table to set up for a photo, it didn’t matter what spot I chose, the sun coming in the adjacent balcony doors caused long, dark shadows. I was hungry, so decided to just go with it.

My air fryer poached eggs were a disappointing fail of epic proportions. After the time given in the recipe, they hadn’t set one bit and were just slimy, unpalatable blobs, mocking me from the ramekins they were supposed to be “cooked to perfection” in.

I increased the temp a bit and added two minutes. The eggs were slightly more set, but still not edible. I like my poached eggs to have soft yolks but the whites have to be completely set.

I added three more minutes. Now, the whites weren’t but great slightly more set, and the yolks were overcooked. The surface was wrinkled and not one bit appetizing in appearance.

I plated it up anyways, took the photo, and grudgingly ate my brekky.

Strike that prep method from my list.

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4 responses to “Foreboding Shadows”

  1. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    Yuck! I don’t have an air fryer, so no loss. I do love poached eggs on toast, with tomato or avocado. I never quite get them just right though.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’ve never had them with tomato but yes with avocado. Getting them just right is an art form, Chuckster. Enjoy your day!

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  2. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    Dan is on a poached eggs kick lately. There are various egg poachers available on Amazon that would probably work fine but my mother poached eggs to perfection by dropping them into a small pan of boiling water and I am determined to prove I can do this as well. I am getting close. 🤏

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      Terry

      That’s exactly how my Mom made them, Anne. It’s hit and miss for me that way. There’s an egg poaching pan that came with my set of pots and pans and it’s never fail. The only problem is: I gifted that to our son in law who loves poached eggs too. I can do them pretty good in the microwave but, like you, I intend to practice the way our Moms did them. Have a great day!

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