Air Fryer Avocado Toast

Skipping your breakfast is not an excuse if you have an air fryer. Make this simple yet delicious air fryer avocado toast for a quick breakfast. Avocado toast is a quick and healthy breakfast, a perfect way to start your day. And if you are struggling with a raw avocado I’ve also shared how to ripen them faster in this blog.

As we all love toast with melted butter for breakfast, it is one of my favorites as well. But, if you are searching for an alternative and healthy breakfast recipe, I suggest the avocado toast recipe. You can add a poached egg to the avocado toast and make it a fuller breakfast.

The avocado toast recipe is super easy to make, you just need to toast some slices of bread in an air fryer first and top it with avocado dressing. I’ve further explained the process step-by-step below that you can follow to make the recipe.

What is avocado toast?

In simple words, avocado toast is an open sandwich with toast topped with mashed avocado, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (optional). However, you can add some spices including red pepper flakes, and dukkah (nut and spice blend) depending on your preference. Or, top it with poached eggs, tomato, or olive oil.

How do you pick avocado for toast?

While picking avocado for toast you should always look for the avocado that is about to ripen. You can identify the ripeness stage of an avocado by its firmness. Do not pick those which are too soft, too brown, or bruised.

How to make air fryer avocado toast?

Let’s see how to make avocado toast in the most simple way. Here’s the step-by-step process of making air fryer avocado toast.

Ingredients for air fryer avocado toast:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 slices of bread (any)
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions for air fryer avocado toast:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
2. Place the bread slice into the air fryer basket and toast them for about 4-5 minutes or until the bread is toasted to your liking. Flip the toast halfway through the cooking process.
3. Cut the avocado into half, remove the seed, and peel the cover off.
4. Place the avocado on the toast and slice them thinly and slightly push them downwards to give them shape.
5. Now sprinkle salt and pepper over the avocado depending on your taste. And sprinkle some chili flakes if you want some kick of spice on your avocado toast.
6. 
7. Serve and enjoy your delicious breakfast.

Note: You can also smash the avocado in a bowl and mix them with salt and pepper. However, I like to slice them because I love to have a bite of avocado more than mashed ones. You can make it either way depending on your liking.

You can find the air fryer avocado toast recipe in the printable card below:

Why make avocado toast in the air fryer?

Making toast for the avocado toast in an air fryer is super easy and fun. And the main benefit of using an air fryer while making avocado toast is, the toast made in an air fryer is super crispy. If you are a fan of super crispy and golden crust toast you should definitely try this recipe.

Varieties of air fryer avocado toast

You are free to add your favorite toppings over the avocado toast. It’s not necessary to always make the traditional version of avocado toast. Here are some of the different varieties you can try:

• Bacon and eggs
• Goat Cheese (or any other)
• Tomatoes
• Smoked salmon and onions

Tips for making the best air fryer avocado toast

• Use thicker bread slices while making avocado toast to avoid avocado or egg leaking. Plus thicker toast holds its shape and doesn’t break while eating.
• Choose a firm avocado for the best result.
• You can use your favorite seasoning and enjoy your avocado toast.

The best bread to use for an air fryer avocado toast

Picking the perfect bread for air fryer avocado toast might be a task sometimes. But here I’ve come with a variety of the best bread for avocado toast. They are healthier and provide a sturdy base for avocado toast.

• Whole Grain
• Multigrain
• Sourdough

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Is toast with avocado healthy?

Generally, the traditional avocado toast is healthy as there is no other topping except the spices. And avocado itself is a healthy fruit that contains healthy unsaturated fats and a good amount of fiber.

However, the calories can be added depending on the toppings you add to the avocado toast.

How can I ripen my avocado fast?

To ripen the avocado faster place them in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for 2-3 days or until they ripen.

Or personally, I use this method by placing the avocado in the middle of the rice container for 3-4 days or until they ripen.

Does an air fryer make good toast?

Yes. If you like your toast to be extra crispy with a golden crust air fryer is the best. Plus you can toast your bread without adding butter or oil in an air fryer to perfection.

How long does toast take in the air fryer?

Place the bread slices in the air fryer basket and your toast gets ready within 4-5 minutes. Flip it over halfway through the cooking process for even browning.

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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