Air frying has officially ceased to be a cooking fad and is now in the “here to stay” category. It’s so easy, and the health benefits are another big plus. Start the day with less grease and oil by making one of these 15 air fryer breakfast recipes.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
You might think making truly perfect breakfast potatoes would be a long and painstaking process. But with this recipe, you would be wrong. They only take about 20 minutes and turn out perfectly.
You need: 600 g potatoes, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 onion, 1/2 pepper, salt.
- Dice potatoes, toss with oil and spices.
- Air fry at 200°C for 15 min with onion and pepper.
- Shake halfway.
Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donuts
Ever been in the mood for fresh donuts but don’t feel like going to the donut shop? You are in luck if you have canned biscuits and a few other ingredients. These air-fried donuts taste so much like the real thing that you might not know the difference.
You need: 250 g refrigerated biscuit dough, 50 g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 40 g melted butter.
- Cut dough into rings.
- Air fry at 175°C for 6 min.
- Brush with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Air Fryer Pancakes
Pancakes in the air fryer might seem like an impossible dream, but a round cake pan is all you need to make it a reality. Plus, this recipe is egg-free and can be made totally vegan.
You need: 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 150 ml milk, 1 tbsp sugar, oil spray.
- Whisk the batter.
- Pour small rounds into a greased air fryer dish.
- Cook at 180°C for 5 min, flip, 2 min more.
Copycat Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish
Danish is an absolute breakfast staple, so of course, Starbucks features one. But not only can you make this copycat recipe at home, but you can even do it in the air fryer.
You need: 1 sheet puff pastry, 150 g cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 egg, icing sugar.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
- Cut pastry squares, fill, fold corners.
- Brush with egg, air fry at 180°C for 10 min, dust with icing sugar.
High Protein Air Fryer Egg Bites
One of the best things about these air fryer recipes is their simplicity. Nobody wants to make a big, complicated meal just after they wake up. These high-protein egg bites are delicious, good for you, and take about 10 minutes to prepare.
You need: 6 eggs, 100 g cottage cheese, 50 g spinach, 50 g cheese, salt, pepper.
- Blend eggs with cottage cheese.
- Divide into silicone moulds with spinach and cheese.
- Air fry at 160°C for 12 min.
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
This air fryer recipe is an absolute breakfast superstar. Make french toast sticks that are crispy and delicious without all the hassle.
You need: 4 slices thick bread, 2 eggs, 80 ml milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Cut bread into sticks.
- Dip in egg, milk, cinnamon and vanilla mixture.
- Air fry at 190°C for 8 min, flip halfway.
Air Fryer Bagels
Would you believe that you can cook actual bagels in an air fryer? Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient, meaning you don’t need yeast.
You need: 250 g Greek yoghurt, 250 g self-raising flour, 1 egg, sesame seeds.
- Mix yoghurt and flour into a dough.
- Shape 4 bagels, brush with egg and add seeds.
- Air fry at 160°C for 12 min.
Air Fryer Granola
Granola is one of those foods that most people don’t even think about making. It is easy to make and can be done right in the air fryer.
You need: 150 g oats, 40 g nuts, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cinnamon, dried fruit.
- Mix everything except fruit.
- Air fry at 150°C for 8 min, stirring twice.
- Cool and add fruit.
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Breakfast Bites
Want to get the real Parisian cafe breakfast experience? You could fly to Paris, or you could just enjoy one of these two-ingredient, ten-minute air fryer puff pastry bites with a cup of strong coffee.
You need: 1 sheet puff pastry, 4 eggs, 100 g cheese, 4 bacon rashers (optional), 1 egg for glaze.
- Cut pastry into squares and press into small tins.
- Fill with cheese, bacon and an egg.
- Air fry at 180°C for 12 min.
Mini Quiche Recipe
Once you have the basics down, mini quiches are a perfect air fryer recipe. This recipe offers loads of cooking tips, and you can add so many flavors to really make them your own.
You need: 1 sheet shortcrust pastry, 3 eggs, 150 ml cream, 80 g cheese, 50 g ham or spinach, pepper.
- Line a muffin tin with pastry circles.
- Fill with chopped ham, cheese and eggs whisked with cream.
- Bake at 180°C for 20 min.
Air Fryer Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sometimes, it’s all about the comfort food. And what better way to start the day than a double dose of chocolate? Make these light, fluffy, super chocolatey muffins in the air fryer.
You need: 200 g flour, 40 g cocoa, 100 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 200 ml milk, 60 ml oil, 100 g chocolate chips.
- Mix dry ingredients, then wet.
- Fold in chips, fill silicone cups.
- Air fry at 160°C for 12–14 min.
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Hash browns are an amazing breakfast but can be a pain to cook. This air fryer recipe eliminates the guesswork without sacrificing flavor.
You need: 500 g potatoes, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt.
- Grate potatoes and squeeze dry.
- Mix with oil and seasoning, shape patties.
- Air fry at 200°C for 12 min, flipping once.
Air Fryer Egg Cups
Making these awesome air fryer egg cups only takes a few ingredients. They come out as a whole meal in a little muffin-shaped treat.
You need: 6 eggs, 50 g cheese, 3 tbsp milk, 1 spring onion, salt, pepper.
- Whisk eggs with milk and seasoning.
- Pour into greased cups, add cheese and onion.
- Air fry at 160°C for 10 min.
Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Sure, french toast sticks are great, and everyone loves them, but what if it’s fall? These air fryer pumpkin french toast sticks are the ultimate autumn breakfast treat that’s crispy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious.
You need: 4 slices bread, 2 eggs, 60 ml milk, 3 tbsp pumpkin purée, 1 tsp pumpkin spice.
- Whisk eggs, milk, purée and spice.
- Dip bread sticks.
- Air fry at 190°C for 8 min, turning once.
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Air fryer cinnamon rolls are already a brilliant idea. But these also incorporate apples for an experience that is sure to please.
You need: 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, 1 apple, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp sugar, icing from the can.
- Dice the apple and toss with cinnamon and sugar.
- Press into the unrolled dough, roll up and slice.
- Air fry at 170°C for 9 min, drizzle icing.
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