These Air Fryer Egg Bites with spinach, peppers and goat cheese are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack option. High in protein, they are sure to keep you full for hours. They are also perfect for meal prep!
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Why You Will LOVE Air Fryer Egg Bites
Easy to make - All you have to do is whisk together the egg mixture, evenly distribute it into the silicone moulds and air fry.
Less time to cook - Egg bites in the oven take about 20-30 minutes to cook. Egg bites in the air fryer take less than 15 minutes to cook!
Great meal prep breakfast - If you want a healthy breakfast ready for you, prep these and just warm them in the morning.
Customizable - You can add whatever mix-ins you like. If you have leftover cooked veggies from dinner, add them in!
Ingredients overview:
- eggs - such a versatile food, and they pack a HUGE nutritional punch (protein, iron, vitamin D, etc.)
- milk - Use whatever milk you prefer.
- spinach, very finely chopped so there aren't any big chunks. Easy hack - add your spinach to a blender to save time!
- red bell pepper, finely diced - Again, it's important to finely chop the pepper.
- crumbled goat cheese - Because everything is better with cheese!
- salt and pepper - Always a must!!
Equipment
Silicone Muffin Liners: I only recently purchased these, and omg they are a game changer. I love anything that is reusable, and I no longer have to deal with cupcake liners getting stuck to my baking!
Air-Fryer: My ninja foodie is one of my favourite kitchen purchases ever. This recipe can also be made in the oven, but the air-fryer is so much quicker and gives the muffins a crispier finish.
How To make Egg Bites In an Air Fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- First, preheat your air fryer.
- Add all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Crack six eggs and add milk, chopped spinach, diced red pepper, crumbled goat cheese and salt and pepper.
- Whisk all of the ingredients together.
- Grab ten silicone muffin cups. I like to spray a little cooking oil spray on the cups to prevent sticking before filling them ¾ of the way with the egg mixture.
- Evenly distribute the egg mixture into each cup, filling ¾ of the way.
- Put the filled silicone cups in the air fryer and cook at 300°F for 10-15 minutes until the eggs are set.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, complete this recipe in two batches.
- Allow the egg bites to cool completely before removing them from the silicone cups.
Expert Tips
- Chop everything very fine; you don't want big chunks of the veggies to take over.
- Preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- I highly recommend purchasing silicone muffin liners to make the egg bites and storing them in an airtight meal prep container.
Recipe variations:
- vegetables - cooked broccoli, scallion, cooked potatoes, kale, onions, yellow, orange and green bell peppers
- protein - cooked bacon, cooked turkey bacon, cooked breakfast sausage
- cheese - cheddar cheese, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Gruyère cheese and parmesan cheese
Dietary Adaptations:
- Gluten-free - This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Dairy-free - Use non-dairy milk and omit the cheese.
- Low-FODMAP - This recipe is low-FODMAP friendly.
Always check the ingredients you're using to be sure they are compliant with your particular dietary needs.
Storage Instructions:
- Fridge - Store egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezer - Store the egg bites in the freezer for up to 3 months. Individually wrap the egg bites in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Cook egg bites in a preheated air fryer at 300 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until the eggs have set.
Simply place the egg bites into the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until warm.
Although I highly recommend using an air fryer to make egg bites, you can still prepare them in the oven. Simply fill the silicone cups with your desired ingredients and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. Ensure that the eggs are set before removing them from the oven.
Air Fryer Egg Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 4 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup spinach very finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper (finely diced) finely diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat your air fryer (if your air fryer has a preheating option). If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 300 degrees F for 2-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.
- Add all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Crack 6 eggs and add milk, chopped spinach, diced red pepper, crumbled goat cheese and salt and pepper.
- Whisk all of the ingredients together.
- Grab 10 silicone muffin cups. I like to spray them with an olive oil spray just to be sure nothing sticks to them.
- Evenly distribute the egg mixture into each cup, filling ¾ of the way.
- Place the filled silicone cups into the air fryer. Air fry at 300 degrees F for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, complete this recipe in two batches.
- Allow the egg bites to cool completely before removing them from the silicone cups.
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Sean Hussey says
Delish!
Maria Lucey RD says
Agreed!