Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
Description
This recipe involves combining cold eggs with heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, then mixing in cold butter pieces for richness. The mixture is poured into a butter-coated oven-safe pan placed inside an air fryer set to 350°F. The eggs air fry for eight minutes, then are stirred to redistribute uncooked portions, and cooked for an additional two minutes.
The air fryer cooking provides gentle circulating heat that cooks the eggs through without drying out, yielding scrambled eggs that are tender, creamy, and cheesy. The inclusion of cheddar adds flavor and slight richness, while the butter improves moistness and mouthfeel.
The finished eggs can be served directly from the pan. Optional garnishes or mix-ins like herbs, bacon, or vegetables can be added before cooking to customize texture and taste. This technique suits those using air fryer appliances seeking an alternative to traditional stovetop scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
- 3 egg cold
- 1 tablespoon butter cold
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream you can also use water, milk, stock, or creme fraiche in place of the heavy cream
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese use less if preferred, shredded
- ⅛ salt (or more to taste)
- pinch black pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Coat a cake pan or an oven-safe bowl with butter. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Using your fingers, break the remaining butter into smaller pieces and stir them into the mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture into the buttered pan and carefully place it in your air fryer basket or trivet. Air fry at 350°F (approximately 180°C) for 8 minutes. Once the cooking time is over, use a spatula to carefully stir the eggs, so that the raw egg comes on top. Close the lid and air fry for a further two minutes, then remove and transfer to a plate and serve (see notes below).
Notes
- If using air fryer models other than Ninja Foodi, continue to cook and stir in two-minute intervals until eggs are fully cooked and no longer runny.
- Suggested toppings include crumbled feta, parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs such as dill, chives, oregano, or thyme for added flavor.
- To add protein or vegetables, mix in cooked sausage, bacon, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach before cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 941IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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