This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
These Air Fryer Eggs are a quick, easy way to enjoy a healthy breakfast! Packed full of bell peppers, onions, ham, and cheddar, it’s an easy twist on a Denver Omelet!
Air Fryer Eggs
I am all about quick breakfast recipes, and these Air Fryer Eggs hit the mark! Fluffy eggs are combined with cottage cheese, ham, cheese, onions and peppers, then cooked to perfection in the Air Fryer! This easy breakfast recipe is ready in under 15 minutes, so it’s great for busy mornings! You can also easily prep this keto meal in advance or make a large batch and freeze them!
These Air Fryer Eggs are absolutely packed with protein so they will keep you going throughout your day! The eggs, cottage cheese, ham and cheddar all provide this essential nutrient. The bell peppers and onion also give you a boost of fiber and vitamin C- this really is an amazing healthy breakfast recipe!
This easy breakfast idea is also gluten free, keto and low carb! Turn it into a family affair and let each person customize their own eggs for a fun meal!
Ingredients in Air Fryer Eggs
As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Air Fryer Omelet. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Egg – I’ve used both a large and extra large egg with this recipe. If you’re using medium or smaller, I’d use two.
- Cottage Cheese and Baking Powder – These two are why this egg bake comes out fluffy and creamy instead of dense and rubbery. If you’re prepping the mix ahead of time, leave out the baking powder until right before pouring into the ramekin so it’s still activated while it cooks.
- Cheddar Cheese and Salt – The cheese adds to the creamy texture and both add the perfect flavor to bring out the best in the eggs. Other cheeses work nicely, too!
- Ham, Onion, and Bell Pepper – These mix-ins add protein, vitamins, and minerals to keep you going. You can use chopped, frozen veggies and meats, but it may add more cooking time because of moisture frozen foods release as they warm up.
How to Cook Eggs in Air Fryer
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees for 3 minutes even if your appliance says you don’t need to. This really is the difference in an evenly baked egg and one that is raw in the center.
- Generously oil your ramekin with butter or your favorite cooking oil. Don’t skip this or your eggs will stick all around the side, and you’ll have to soak the ramekin twice before cleaning it. Set this aside for now.
- In a small mixing bowl (or large if you’re making multiple batches), mix together all of your ingredients. Once well mixed, carefully spoon into the ramekin.
- Place into the air fryer basket (or on the rack) and cook for 8-11 minutes. All models vary, so check early. You’ll know it’s done when the egg is set in the middle and the cheese on top reaches a nice golden brown.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Eggs
Storage, Freezing, and Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days. You can keep it in the ramekin if it has a lid (or you make one with plastic wrap) or pop it out of the ramekin and store in a fresh container.
- Freezer: After cooking your eggs, remove from the ramekin and allow to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap, place in a freezer bag, and enjoy within 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating for the best texture.
- Reheating: Microwave at 50% power in 1-minute increments, bake at 350 with a small bowl of water in the oven for 5 minutes, or air fry at 300 degrees with a splash of water for 2 minutes.
Tips for the BEST Air Fryer Eggs
- Be sure to oil your ramekins! Your eggs will likely stick if you skip this step. Once oiled, your eggs will easily release from the ramekin.
- To make this breakfast even faster, chop up your veggies and meat the night before so you can just grab them from the fridge when you’re ready to assemble the eggs!
- If you’re making multiple batches in a large Air Fryer, make sure to give them as much space as you can. That hot air needs to be able to circulate for even cooking.
Air Fryer Egg FAQs
Yes, eggs are keto! Eggs are excellent on the keto diet because they provide you with a large amount of protein and healthy fat, while containing less than 1 net carb!
For the perfect creamy texture and more protein, it certainly helps. Soft, creamy flavored cheeses like Boursin or Alouette or plain cream cheese could be used instead. You could blend the cottage cheese if you don’t like the curds.
Yes, an air fryer is a small convection oven, so this is just a mini version of a larger egg bake you would normally cook in the oven. You get a browner top in the air fryer because the oven doesn’t normally blow hot air straight down like the air fryer does.
Sure, you could use other things to hold the egg mixture like a small baking dish, a mini muffin pan, or a silicone mold that fits in your air fryer model. Different sizes, shapes, and materials would require different cooking times, so you’d just need to check early.
More easy meals
- Taco Salad
- Air Fryer Pizza
- Hamburger Soup
- Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
- Barbecue Chicken Pizza
- Chicken Tostadas
Air Fryer Eggs (Denver Omelet Style)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped ham
- 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Spray a ramekin with oil, then pour the mixture in.
- Cook for 8-11 minutes until egg is set in the middle and serve immediately
Notes
- Net carbs are 3.8 g per serving
- Start checking at 8 minutes since air fryer models vary. You want a lightly puffed center with no jiggle, golden brown cheese on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
