Air Fryer Breakfast Bites

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Do you want to make breakfast that’s as delicious and easy as it is healthy? Look no further than the miracle of modern cooking: the air fryer! With just a few simple steps, you can whip up some amazing Air Fryer Breakfast Bites loaded with flavor and nutrition.

Whether you’re an experienced cook or just learning your way around the kitchen, we’ve got all the tips and tricks to get your family’s mornings off to a great start with these tantalizing air fryer breakfast bites. So grab your ingredients, preheat that air fryer, and let’s get cooking!

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What Is An Egg Bite?

Breakfast air fryer egg bites are mini-sized versions of your favorite breakfast. If you love to cook eggs, sausages and hashbrowns then you’re going to love these little breakfast bites!

Breakfast egg bites are perfectly portable for busy mornings, or you can make them ahead of time and store them in the fridge for quick reheating.

Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites Cooking Times

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 30 minutes 

Breakfast Sausage And Egg Bites Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for these Air Fryer Breakfast Bites:

• 1 Lb Of Ground Breakfast Sausage 
• 3 Cups Of Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes 
• 2 3/4 Cups Of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided 
• 1 Teaspoon Of Onion Powder 
• 1/2 Teaspoon Of Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Of Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Of Olive Oil
• 12 Eggs
• Parsley For Garnish 

How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites For Breakfast?

Making air fryer breakfast bites couldn’t be easier! Here are the steps for making these sausage and egg bites:

Step One: Divide Sausage Meat

Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties 

Step Two: Cook Sausage Patties

Place the sausage patties into the air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside

Step Three: Combine Cheese And Hashbrowns

In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups of shredded cheese, garlic salt, salt and pepper, and oil. 

Step Four: Place Egg Bites Mixture Into Muffin Liners

Add cooking spray to the egg muffin liners. Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in the jumbo muffin liners.

Step Five: Cook In Air Fryer

Place egg mold liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up. 

Step Six: Add Sausage To Hashbrowns

Place one sausage patty into each hashbrown cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cup and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup. 

Step Seven: Air Fry Air Fryer Egg Bites

Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk. 

Step Eight: Cool And Serve

Remove the egg bites from the air fryer. Garnish with parsley and serve egg bites with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.

Egg Bites Recipe Variations

There are endless variations for these breakfast air fryer egg bites. Try adding different cheeses and veggies, like chopped spinach or mushrooms for a more healthy breakfast option.

Fresh veggies such as chopped onion and peppers would also be delicious in these egg bites.

Add Bacon Or Ham To Egg Bites

You can also mix in cooked bacon, ham or even diced bell peppers to your hash browns mixture.

Vegetarian Egg Breakfast Bites

For a vegetarian version, you can skip the sausage but add a tablespoon of feta cheese and chopped green onions for tasty egg muffins.

Other Spices And Flavors For Egg Bites

Whilst this recipe uses onion powder, salt and pepper, you can make egg bites with other ingredients such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper and even a teaspoon of chili powder.

For a herby twist, add some thyme or rosemary to the egg bites mixture.

How To Make Keto Low-Carb Egg Bites

To make these breakfast bites into keto low-carb bites. Use more egg mixture instead of hashbrowns and then cook egg bites with the same method as above.

Do I Have To Use Egg Whites

No, you don’t have to use egg whites for these breakfast bites. The whole eggs will give the egg bites more flavor and nutrition and plenty of protein but if you want to use just the yolk, then that’s perfectly okay.

Can I Batch Cook Egg Bites In Air Fryer?

Yes, you can! Batch-cooking breakfast egg bites in an air fryer is a great way to save time. If you choose to make a double batch then Just make sure to use more muffin liners and cook the egg bites in two batches.

How To Store Egg Bites

Leftover egg bites can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days. Reheat them in the microwave or air fryer before serving.

Can You Freeze Air Fryer Egg Bites

Yes, you can freeze these air fryer egg bites. To freeze the egg bites, place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for about an hour before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to three months.

Best Air Fryer For Making Egg Bites

There are plenty of air fryers out there for cooking air fryer breakfast recipes.

The one used for this specific recipe was the Chefman TurboFry Touch 8 Quart. This is a large air fryer and has a window which is useful for checking up on the bites.

Using Silicone Cups For Air Fryer Egg Bites

We like to make our egg bites in black silicone baking cups. The larger silicone cups are great for making these breakfast bites. You can also use joined silicone molds. I find the single silicone mold fits better into the air fryer.

Enjoy Your Air Fryer Breakfast Bites!

There you have it, the perfect breakfast bites in no time! These air fryer egg bites are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.

They’re packed full of flavor and these breakfast bites in the air fryer make a great grab-and-go snack or savory breakfast option.

More Air Fryer Recipes

Here are some more air fryer recipes for you to enjoy:

• Air Fryer Orange Beef
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
• Air Fryer Cauliflower Pizza
• Air Fryer Beed Taquitos
• Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
• Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Pizza Rolls
• Air Fryer Huli Huli Chicken
• Air Fryer Carrot Fries
• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs