Air fryer avocado toast is a quick, flavorful breakfast that comes together in about five minutes. It’s simple, satisfying, and easy to customize to your taste.
Avocado toast may or may not be considered fancy, but it’s undeniably delicious. The ripe avocado brings creamy richness that pairs perfectly with crisp toasted bread. Best of all, it’s a versatile base for a wide range of toppings.
You can toast bread in a countertop toaster, but an air fryer works wonderfully — it toasts quickly and evenly. If you don’t own a toaster, the air fryer is an ideal alternative and a great way to make air fryer avocado toast.
My favorite finish is very simple: a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. But feel free to get creative — add a fried or poached egg, sesame seeds, sunflower or flax seeds, or any other topping you enjoy.
Ingredients
- Bread – Use any bread you have on hand: sandwich bread, sourdough, whole grain — two slices are enough.
- Avocado – One ripe medium or large avocado, mashed.
- Olive oil – Used to brush the bread before toasting and to drizzle on top. Choose a good-quality extra virgin olive oil for flavor.
- Red pepper flakes (optional) – For a bit of heat.
- Flaky salt (optional) – A small pinch enhances the avocado’s flavor.
How to make air fryer avocado toast
Start with two slices of bread. Lightly brush one side of each slice with olive oil; you can use butter if you prefer. Place the slices in the air fryer with the oiled side facing up.
Air fry at 400°F (about 200°C) for 4 minutes. Check the toast — it should be golden and crisp. If you prefer a darker toast, air fry for an extra minute.
Remove the toast from the air fryer and spread the mashed avocado on top. Add a light drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of flaky salt, and red pepper flakes if you like. Serve immediately.
This recipe is both fast and flexible: switch up the toppings to suit your mood. A soft-cooked egg, sliced tomatoes, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon all work beautifully.
For photos, you might be tempted to stage the toast in the air fryer — the avocado itself doesn’t need to be cooked. Keep that in mind if you’re photographing your own creations.
Recipe (quick reference)
Air Fryer Avocado Toast
Equipment
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Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 avocado
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Brush one side of two bread slices with olive oil.
- Place the bread in the air fryer with the oiled side facing up.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 4 minutes.
- Top the toasted bread with mashed avocado, drizzle a little olive oil, and add flaky salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
More air fryer toast ideas
- Air fryer cinnamon toast
- Air fryer grilled cheese
- Air fryer tuna melt
- Air fryer pan con tomate
- Simple air fryer toast
- Air fryer garlic bread
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