Laura Lynch

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Air Fryer Egg Bites are the breakfast you’ve been looking for. They are tasty, quick, and very satisfying to eat. These egg bite are loaded with ham and cheddar cheese.

Air fryer egg bites are truly the best breakfast idea. You can make them in advance and just reheat then in the morning when you’re on your way out. They don’t require a fork and knife – just pick one up and pop it in your mouth. Even the kids will enjoy these egg bites. For another quick air fryer breakfast try these classic eggs in a hole or “hard boiled” eggs made in the air fryer.

Why You’ll Love It

• Starting with the egg and cream mixture as the base, we then add ham and cheddar. But you can add anything you like to make these bites perfect for you. Add vegetables like broccoli, onions, or mushrooms; add bacon, chicken, sausage – anything goes!
• Ready in just 15 minutes, you can enjoy these as a breakfast or snack.
• Make a big batch and store them for and quick and easy breakfast all week long.

CJinUSA says: Absolutely perfect! Recipe made 6 bites for me. If adding another 2 T veggie, i would probably get 7 bites. 1 1/2 T liquid per bite @ 6 bites. Looked and tasted wonderful. Garlic powder not overpowering. Definitely think spring/green onions more flavorful in the recipe. 7 minutes, plus 5 resting on spot. Thank you.

» Complete your breakfast with Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls and Air Fryer Hash Browns.

Ingredients You Need

• Eggs: The hero of this dish is the eggs. Use free-range large eggs, if you can. You could also use egg whites or a box, like Happy Eggs Egg Whites.
• Green onions: A few chopped green onions give a nice kick and some color to these egg bites.
• Ham: You can either use deli ham or sliced ham for this recipe. I like slightly larger pieces than you can get from deli ham so I buy a ham roast and slice off pieces.
• Cheddar cheese: You can either use sharp cheddar cheese or white cheddar cheese for this recipe. If you want to mix it up a little, use Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese.
• Cream: Although I have used heavy cream for this recipe, you can also go with half and half or milk.
• Garlic powder: A little goes a long way. You won’t want to start off the morning with garlic breath.
• Seasonings: Salt and black pepper are enough to season this dish. However, if you love heat, add hot paprika or red chili flakes.

Helpful Tips

• You’ll notice that the eggs expand quite a bit in the air fryer as they cook. When you take them out, they might be extending quite a bit outside the mold. They will collapse back and firm up as they rest. That’s why we let them sit for a few minutes before eating.
• I’ve also found that the center well doesn’t cook quite as consistently as the other wells. To avoid this issue, I sometimes leave the center mold empty and just use the outer ones.
• Don’t overfill the wells of the mold. If you pour the ingredients all the way to the very top, it will won’t have room to expand.
• You may have an easier time filling the silicon mold if you place the mold inside the air fryer basket before filling it. Then put in the ingredients when the mold is already in the basket.

How to Make Air Fryer Egg Bites

Step 1: Grease the mold

Start by greasing the egg bite tray lightly. You can grease using a cooking spray or a brush

Step 2: Fill the mold

Next, fill each well of the mold halfway with ham, green onion, and cheddar cheese.

Important Note – The wells in the mold I used for this recipe hold approximately 1/8 cup of liquid. I just received another as a gift but it’s wells are twice as big. Each well on it holds about 1/4 cup of liquid. This will affect your recipe as one holds more then the other.

Step 3: Add the eggs

In a mixing bowl or large measuring glass, crack the eggs and add the cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until everything is well combined. Pour the egg mixture in each well over the green onions, ham, and cheese. Leave about 1/8^th of an inch of space from the top. They do expand quite a bit in the air fryer.

Step 4: Air fry

Place the mold in an air fryer basket and cook the egg bites at 340° F(170°C) for 7 minutes.

Once 7 minutes are up, insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. This is the easiest way to know if the eggs are cooked through. You can also press down lightly on the tops and if they bounce back, they’re done. Take the mold out of the air fryer basket and leave it to rest for 5 minutes.

Variations To Try

Egg bites offer so many options. You really can fill the cups with anything you like. Think about your perfect omelets. What would you put in? Just keep in mind that veggies and raw meat won’t have time to cook through in the egg bites, so you need to precook them.

Try these variations:

• Bacon, sausage, chorizo, steak, salmon
• Onion
• Broccoli
• Sausage
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Feta
• Basil

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Air Fryer Egg Bites

Air fryer egg bites are the breakfast you've been looking for. They are tasty, quick, and very satisfying to eat. These egg bite are loaded with ham and cheddar cheese.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 7 Bites

Calories 54 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Silicon egg mold

Ingredients

 

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• 2 tablespoons (12 g) green onions chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) ham or Canadian bacon chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cream
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.8 g) garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

 

• Spray egg bite mold with cooking spray.
• Fill each well of the mold 1/2 full with green onion, ham and cheese.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs with cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together. Pour egg mixture into each well until it comes to the top of the other ingredients – about halfway full.
• Set the egg mold into the air fryer basket. Cook at 340° F(170°C) for 7 minutes.
• To check for doneness, use a toothpick to make sure no uncooked egg remains in the bottom of the mold. If there is, cook for 1 more minute. Then leave egg mold in the air fryer untouched for 5 minutes.

Notes

• You’ll notice that the eggs expand quite a bit in the air fryer as they cook. When you take them out, they might be extending quite a bit outside the mold. They will collapse back and firm up as they rest. That’s why we let them sit for a few minutes before eating.
• I’ve also found that the center well doesn’t cook quite as consistently as the other wells. To avoid this issue, I sometimes leave the center mold empty and just use the outer ones.
• Don’t overfill the wells of the mold. If you pour the ingredients all the way to the very top, it will won’t have room to expand.
• You may have an easier time filling the silicon mold if you place the mold inside the air fryer basket before filling it. Then put in the ingredients when the mold is already in the basket.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cheese, Eggs, Ham

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Laura Lynch

Laura is a passionate foodie and owner of Air Fry Anytime She is dedicated to sharing delicious recipes and helpful tips for using air fryers at home. With years of experience in the kitchen and a love for healthy, flavorful cooking, Laura has become an expert at using air fryers to create amazing meals that are both nutritious and delicious.