Fun and Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Ideas To Try Out

Posted: March 11, 2022 4:05 pm

The best thing about an air fryer is that it can cook foods really fast, but not all food is created equal. A good breakfast will allow you to start your day off on the right foot and keep you fueled for a long day of work. For this reason, we’ve listed some exciting air fryer breakfast ideas for you.

1. Bacon and Eggs

Bacon and eggs are a classic for a reason. A lot of people swear by starting their morning with this delicious combination. There are a lot of ways to cook bacon and eggs in an air fryer, but we recommend that you position the rack underneath the basket. Then, you’ll simply add your bacon strips and your eggs or egg substitute after that. Cook everything until they’re done, and enjoy! You can also add things like shredded cheese or tomato slices if you have any available. The best thing about bacon and eggs with an air fryer is that they’re usually cooked a lot faster than other breakfast options.

2. Toast Bread

When you start thinking about breakfast, one of the first things that come to mind is toast bread. For this reason, you should definitely add it to your morning meal. To make your bread perfectly, simply put it in the basket and cook it on a medium to high setting for about five minutes. If the bread is white and frozen, you can cook for about 10 minutes until it’s slightly browned. Make sure that it’s not over-cooked, or else it’ll become stale and hard once cold. Toast your bread and add a few slices of butter or jam to make your morning meal even more delicious! You can also add things like cooked bacon, but only if it’s cooked thoroughly throughout.

3. Breakfast Pizza

If you’re looking for something that’s meat-free, this breakfast pizza is an amazing option. You can make it by adding the vegetables to the skillet first before adding the meat and cooking it in the air fryer. If you want to feel indulgent, try adding some extra cheese as a topping. For example, you can dice ham, bacon, and sausage along with your veggies and add them on top of the pizza base. You should cook it for about 10 minutes on a medium to a high setting until all of the ingredients are done. Make sure that the toppings are cooked but maybe not too dark. For this reason, we recommend putting the pizza back into the air fryer for about five minutes to soften everything up. After five minutes, it should be ready to serve!

4. Fried Eggs

You can make a classic breakfast dish with an air fryer by simply frying eggs with an air fryer. Make sure that you set the air fryer to a medium or medium-high setting, and then add your eggs after you’ve sprayed the basket. It’ll take about five minutes for the egg to be cooked on one side, and then flip it over to cook the other side. Some people like their eggs runny, but in this case, you should cook it until it’s no longer runny but still a bit soft. If you’re really hungry, try adding some ham or sausage. Then, just put it on top of a slice of toast and enjoy!

5. Bagels with Canadian Bacon or Eggs

If you’re looking for something heartier for breakfast, bagels with Canadian bacon or eggs is one of the best options out there. You can start by placing a bagel into the air fryer and cooking it until it’s slightly browned but not burnt. Then, you’ll add your Canadian bacon or eggs and cook everything until they’re all done. To be on the safe side, add more time than you think you’ll need because you don’t want to undercook your food. As an alternative to bagels, try using English muffins if you want to change things up!

6. French Toast

If you want a breakfast that’s creamy and sweet, try making French toast with your air fryer. To get started, you’ll need to dip your bread slices in a beaten egg mixture and then add them into the basket. You should cook it on medium or medium-high settings. Since French toast is a lot thicker than regular bread, it’ll take around 20 minutes for the French toast to be completely cooked on both sides. While it’s cooking, make sure that you add some melted butter or syrup on top of your French toast after it’s finished cooking.

7. Egg and Vegetable Sandwich

If you have an air fryer, you’re bound to have a lot of veggies in your fridge. You can use these veggies when making an air fryer breakfast by simply slicing them into small chunks or thin slices and adding them to your eggs when you cook them. For the vegetables, you can use cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook your vegetables for about four to five minutes per side. You can also add other types of ingredients like cheese or ham to go with the vegetables.

8. Crispy Waffles

Waffles are another amazing breakfast option for people who have an air fryer. Of course, you can use the same technique as above by adding your veggies to the waffles after they’ve browned and then adding some meat or cheese. You should cook it on a medium setting for about ten to fifteen minutes. Once cooked, put a simple syrup on top of your waffles along with some fruits or berries if you want to change things up!

9. Baked Oatmeal

If you typically eat oatmeal every morning, try making it with an air fryer to get a lot more nutrients out of the grains. To begin, you should cook your oatmeal in your air fryer on a medium setting for about five minutes to soften the oats. Then, add in some fruit, nuts, and brown sugar to give it that sweet taste that everyone loves! This will take another five minutes to cook. After that’s done, let the oatmeal cool a bit, and then you’re ready to eat it!

10. Scrambled Eggs

You can also cook a classic breakfast dish like scrambled eggs in an air fryer. Scrambled eggs are usually a bit healthier than fried eggs, so if that’s something you’re looking for, then this is the perfect choice for breakfast. Add your vegetables to the basket and cook everything in a medium setting. The eggs should be cooked after around seven minutes. You can add whatever ingredients you want to the scrambled eggs, but we prefer to simply mix in some spinach with everything else.

11. Pita Bread Toasts

If you want a really lazy breakfast that requires minimal effort but tastes amazing, try making pita bread toasts with your air fryer! Simply cut the pita into pieces and then spray some oil onto it. Put it into the air fryer on a medium setting for five to seven minutes until it’s completely done. Don’t forget to add some toppings like cheese, hot sauce, salsa, or whatever else you want!

12. Zucchini Fries

You can use your air fryer to make zucchini fries for a healthy, crispy breakfast. You will need a few zucchinis and some spices to make the patties that the zucchinis will be placed on. Begin by slicing your zucchinis into long strips and then halve those strips. Next, take the strips and roll them up to look like sticks with seasoning inside them. You can use any kind of spices for this. Try using Cajun or Greek spices if you want to spice things up. Then, place the zucchini sticks into your air fryer on a medium setting and cook them for twelve minutes.

13. Vegetable Hash Browns

Another healthy breakfast that you can make with an air fryer is vegetable hash browns! You’ll need some potatoes (you can use russet), green peppers, and onions to begin. Begin by slicing the potatoes, peppers, and onions and then combine them together in a large bowl. Once mixed together, spread these ingredients on a baking sheet so that it resembles a large rectangle. Next, spray some oil onto the ingredients and put them in the air fryer on a medium setting for about ten minutes. After that, you’re ready to add your toppings!

In conclusion, the next time that you’re planning what you want to eat for breakfast, take a look at some of these recipes and remember that you can make them with an air fryer! They’ll be so tasty and give you more energy for the rest of your day. Whatever decision that you do end up making for breakfast, just be sure to enjoy it! That’s what breakfast is all about after all.

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