Step-by-step cooking method Cut the avocado in half and remove the stone. Make the hole bigger. Crack the eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl. Add the egg whites into the hole in the avocado. Cook the avocado in the fryer for 5 minutes, tip the yolks into the avocado and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the ham shavings on top before the cooking time is complete. To serve, add a few chopped chives, salt and pepper.