Make these air fryer egg bites, quick and healthy breakfast to start your day. It’s easy to make and gets ready in no time. They are keto-friendly breakfast recipes with your favorite fillings and are oil-free.
I like air fryer egg bites for my quick breakfast on weekdays. Because it’s super simple and easy to cook, plus saves a lot of time. Whisk the eggs, throw in your favorite fillings, and prepare your breakfast. Isn't that great? You can make the egg bites as simple as mine or you can add your favorite fillings.
The best air fryer egg bites are the best breakfast even for a picky eater of your family. They will love this egg bite recipe with sausages, tomatoes, cheese, etc. If you like making this type of quick breakfast, be sure to check these air fryer breakfast recipes air fryer bacon and eggs, and air fryer grilled cheese with bacon.
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- How to Make Air Fryer Egg Bites?
- Ingredients for air fryer egg bites:
- Instructions for air fryer egg bites:
- Egg Bites Recipe Variations:
- Serving ideas for egg bites in an air fryer
- Tips for perfect egg bites in the air fryer
- What temperature should eggs be in an air fryer?
- How long do you air fry eggs in the air fryer?
- Can you freeze air fryer egg bites?
- 📖 Recipe
How to Make Air Fryer Egg Bites?
The air fryer egg bites recipe is easy and simple to make. Get your favorite fillings ready and you are good to start. I'm using silicone cups for this recipe, you can also use a mold or silicone egg poacher. I like to make my egg bites simple so let’s see what are they.
Ingredients for air fryer egg bites:
- 3 eggs
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon mozzarella cheese
- 2 breakfast sausages chopped and cooked
- 1 tablespoon spring onion (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions for air fryer egg bites:
- Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 5 minutes.
- Take a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until fluffy.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes, garlic powder, chopped and cooked sausages, spring onion, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.
- Take the silicone cup and equally divide the egg mixture leaving about ¼ space in the cup for the egg to rise.
- Carefully transfer the silicone cup to the air fryer basket. Be careful the air fryer basket is hot. Don't burn yourself!
- Cook the egg bites at 160C/320F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the air fryer egg bites from the silicon cup.
- Serve and enjoy!
You can find the air fryer egg bites recipe is the printable card below.
Egg Bites Recipe Variations:
Air fryer egg bites recipe can be made in different variations according to your liking. Pretend that you’re making an omelet in an air fryer. However, the veggies and meat items should be precooked before putting them into the egg mixture. Here are some of the suggestions you can try while making the air fryer egg bites.
- Mushrooms
- Chopped spinach
- Chopped bell peppers
- Jalapeños
- Broccoli florets
- Chopped onions
- Dices zucchini
- Diced ham
- Crumbled Bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Milk
- Heavy Cream
Serving ideas for egg bites in an air fryer
Air fryer egg bites are great on their own when served as a breakfast. However, you can also serve the egg bites as a meal paired with a salad or sauteed veggies such as air fryer mushrooms.
Tips for perfect egg bites in the air fryer
- Don’t skip preheating your air fryer before cooking any recipe.
- Make sure to add only the pre-cooked veggies and meat items to the egg mixture to make air fryer egg bites.
- The egg bites won’t hold too much of mix-ins.
- If you’re using a silicone egg mold to cook the egg bites, try to avoid the center one because the egg mixture doesn’t cook properly.
- Leave about ¼ space of the silicone cup/mold to let the egg rise. Don’t overfill.
- If you overcook the air fryer egg bites, it turns rubbery.
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What temperature should eggs be in an air fryer?
I cooked the air fryer egg bites at 160C/320F using my Philips air fryer for 10 minutes.
How long do you air fry eggs in the air fryer?
It only takes 8-10 minutes to air fry the eggs in the air fryer. However, the mix-in such as veggies and meat items should be precooked. The air fryer works differently depending on its brand so, you can adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Can you freeze air fryer egg bites?
Yes. Wrap each egg bite in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container. Store them in the freezer and they are good for 2-3 months.
Or place the leftover air fryer egg bites in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Make sure the egg bites are completely cool before storing.
Reheat the leftover egg bites at 160C/320F for 3-4 minutes or until warm.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Are egg bites a healthy breakfast option?
Yes, it is. Air fryer egg bites are keto-friendly and have a very low carb in them. So, start a good day with these delicious egg bites for breakfast.
Why cook egg bites in the air fryer?
- The easiest way to cook the eggs in a short time.
- No oil splashes and no messy kitchen to clean afterward.
- No skillet to clean afterward.
- Easy and quick breakfast.
- Saves your time.
- Healthy and delicious breakfast.
Can you put raw eggs in an air fryer?
Yes, you can. Make air fryer soft boiled eggs without water.
Can you use silicone egg poachers in an air fryer?
Yes, you can use the silicone egg poacher to make air fryer egg bites.
Will eggs explode in air fryer?
No! It’s just a rumor eggs don’t explode in an air fryer.
Can you make egg bites in the oven?
Yes, an air fryer egg bite can also be made in the oven. Follow the same steps explained above. And convert the temperature and time using our air fryer calculator. Your egg bites in the oven get ready in no time.
How to know if the eggs are cooked through?
Insert a clean toothpick in the center of the egg bites if it's slightly wet the eggs are not cooked. Cook them more for a minuter or two.
Equipment: Air fryer
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Egg Bites
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese
- 2 breakfast sausages chopped and cooked
- 1 tablespoon spring onion (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 5 minutes.
- Take a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until fluffy.3 eggs
- Add in the chopped tomatoes, garlic powder, chopped and cooked sausages, spring onion, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.1 tomato, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 2 breakfast sausages chopped and cooked, 1 tablespoon spring onion, salt and pepper to taste
- Take the silicone cup and equally divide the egg mixture leaving about ¼ space in the cup for the egg to rise.
- Carefully transfer the silicone cup to the air fryer basket. Be careful the air fryer basket is hot. Don't burn yourself!
- Cook the egg bites at 160C/320F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the air fryer egg bites from the silicon cup. Serve and enjoy!
