5 from 18 votes
Air Fryer Egg Bites
Air Fryer Egg Bites combine eggs, cream, cheese, smoked paprika, garlic, bell pepper, scallions, and bacon cooked in silicone molds using an air fryer. The result is a set, fluffy, and lightly golden egg custard with flavorful mix-ins, perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks. The air frying method gives a tender interior with a slightly browned top.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
7
egg bites
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray for the mold, nonstick
- 5 egg room temperature, large
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 2/3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup bell pepper diced, red
- 1 scallion green parts diced
- 1/4 cup Bacon or ham - substitute with veggies for vegetarian, chopped, crispy, cooked
Instructions
- Use cooking spray to spray the 7 cavities of a silicone mold, and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, and after that add half of the cheese, heavy cream, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until fully combined.
- Divide the egg mixture, the diced bell peppers, bacon, and scallions among the cavities of the mold.
- Gently stir the mixture in each cavity with a spoon to combine with the other ingredients.
- Transfer the mold to the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 300°F, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and continue to cook for 6 more minutes. The tops should be golden brown and the eggs should be set.
- Remove the mold from the basket and let it stand for 10 minutes before popping out the egg bites. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
435mg
(18%)
Potassium
98mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
546IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 egg bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 546IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.