Breakfast - Simply Eggs
Air Fryer Egg Bites
These egg bites are great made ahead of time, and unlike most egg dishes, they’re portable.
Yields 8 servings
Prep + Chill Time
10mins
Cook Time
20mins
Total Time
30mins
Once you learn the basic formula, you can create a variety of flavors (even in the same batch) by switching up mix-ins and types of shredded cheese. Silicone (either a dedicated air fryer egg mold or silicone muffin cups or pan) allows egg bites to release easily after cooking and makes for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 8 large Dakota Layers eggs
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped ham or crumbled bacon
- 1-2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 340°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the ham or bacon, green onions and cheese into the cups, making sure that each egg bite gets some of each topping.
- Place the prepared egg bite mold or pan into the air fryer basket, then pour the egg mixture evenly into the cups, about ⅔ full.
- 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.
- Let cool in the molds for at least 5 minutes before gently removing.
- 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).
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