Description
Quick, tasty, and versatile air fryer breakfast egg cups that are perfect for meal prep and busy mornings. These fluffy egg cups combine eggs, cheese, veggies, and optional meat for a protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy-free alternative optional)
- 1/2 cup (75g) diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup (15g) chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup (75g) crispy cooked bacon or turkey sausage (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing muffin cups
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and let it warm up for about 3 minutes.
- Lightly grease six silicone muffin cups with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, crack 6 large eggs and add 1/4 cup (60ml) milk. Whisk vigorously until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1/2 cup chopped spinach, and 1/2 cup crispy cooked bacon or turkey sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Place the filled cups into the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes at 320°F (160°C). Check at 10 minutes; if eggs jiggle or look wet, cook a couple more minutes.
- Carefully remove the cups from the air fryer and let cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the silicone molds.
- Serve immediately or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For extra fluffy egg cups, separate egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form, then fold into yolks and fillings. Avoid overfilling muffin cups to prevent spills. Use room temperature eggs for better blending and even cooking. Rotate cups halfway through cooking if your air fryer has hot spots. Drain or sauté watery veggies before mixing to prevent soggy cups. Silicone cups help with easy removal and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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