Description
These air fryer egg bites are tender, light and fluffy. They’re filled with sautéed veggies, crisp salty bacon, and melty cheese for a delicious, satisfying bite. Ideal for breakfast and on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 10 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup medium cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup (about 8 slices) cooked, crumbled bacon
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is warm, add the onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until veggies are tender. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook for another minute or until the spinach is just wilted.
- Lightly grease the egg muffin mold with non-stick cooking spray. Using 1/3 each: cheese, bacon, and sautéed veggies, divide them between the 7 wells of the muffin mold. (Reserve the remaining 2/3 of the ingredients to make 2 more batches of mini egg cups.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper. (If you prefer egg bites that are super light and spongy, then whisk until light and fluffy to trap more air within the liquid.)
- Add egg mixture to the wells, filling them no more than 1/2 way full. We need to leave a little room for expansion, as the egg bites will rise and become fluffy once cooked.
- Carefully place the filled egg bite mold into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook the egg bites at 350°F for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly golden and the centers are set. Allow the egg bites to rest inside the air fryer for 5 minutes. The centers will finishing cooking in the residual heat.
- Remove the air fryer egg bites from the mold and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Notes
👉🏻 PRO TIP: Do not skip sautéing of the vegetables. When the veggies cook they release moisture. This is important. If veggies are added to the egg bites uncooked, all that moisture will make the mini egg cups soggy.
How to store leftover egg bites: Transfer the bites to an airtight container. Arrange in flat layers separated by sheets of parchment paper. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How to reheat egg bites (3 ways): Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes. Microwave the egg bites for 1 minute. Rewarm them in the oven at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American