Air fryer egg bites are the breakfast you’ve been looking for. They are tasty, quick, and very satisfying to eat. These egg bites 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 them 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.
Made with an 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, or sausage – anything goes!
Ready in just 15 minutes, you can enjoy these as a breakfast or snack.
Tips for Perfect Egg Bites
- 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 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.
Variations To Try
Egg bites offer so many options. You really can fill the cups with anything you like. Think about your perfect omelet. 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:
- Sausage, chorizo, steak, salmon
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Sausage
- Tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Feta
- Basil
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will egg bites keep?
Keep egg bites in an air-tight bag or container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If you freeze them, they’ll be good for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to reheat them, just pop them in the air fryer for about 4 minutes at 340 degrees F.
How do you ensure the eggs are cooked through?
Insert a toothpick before taking the mold out of the basket. If it is slightly wet, cook it for an additional minute or two. I’ve found that 7 minutes is just about perfect every time, except when the eggs or ingredients were super cold when I put them in the mold. Then you might need an extra minute.
Can I add vegetables to this mixture?
Yes, you can add whatever you like to these egg bites. Try these bites with chopped onions, bell pepper, corn, or sautéed mushrooms. Just make sure to saute the veggies first so they are tender before adding them to the egg bites.
About Time
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 7 mins
- Resting Time 5 mins
- Total Time 22 mins
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 54kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
- Sodium: 96mg
- Potassium: 41mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 159IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 41mg
- Iron: 1mgIngredients
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons ham or Canadian bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions
- 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.