Air Fryer Egg Bites

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 340°F.
2. Lightly grease a silicone egg bite mold. You can also use silicone muffin cups, or a silicone muffin pan if it fits in your air fryer.
3. Whisk eggs, salt and milk or cream in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. The mixture should be smooth and pale yellow, without visible spots of yolk or white.
4. Sprinkle the ham or bacon, green onions and cheese into the cups, making sure that each egg bite gets some of each topping.
5. Place the prepared egg bite mold or pan into the air fryer basket, then pour the egg mixture evenly into the cups, about 2/3 full.
6. Cook for 7-14 minutes, or until the eggs are just set (they may look wet in the middle but should not jiggle). The exact cooking time will depend on your air fryer and the size and shape of your mold or pan. Be careful not to overcook, especially if you’re using a small mold, as the eggs will continue to cook after being removed from the air fryer.
7. Let cool in the molds for at least 5 minutes before gently removing.
8. Egg bites can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days and can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. (Be sure to freeze them in a single layer to start; once they’re frozen, they can be stacked).

TIPS: 

- Mediterranean Egg Bites: Instead of the bacon or ham, add ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (dill, Italian parsley, or a combination) and ½ cup sliced grape tomatoes or finely chopped red bell pepper. Swap out cheddar for crumbled feta.

- Broccoli Cheddar: Egg bites are fantastic for using leftover cooked veggies—they just need to be in small pieces. Add 2/3 cup of finely chopped broccoli in place of the bacon or ham, ½ tsp of Italian seasoning and ¼ tsp of garlic powder.

- Mexican Egg Bites: Try ½ cup chopped green chiles or jalapeño pepper instead of the bacon or ham, and shredded Mexican or pepper jack cheese instead of the cheddar. And if you’re not taking these to go, top with salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro.