A tasty and simple air fryer frittata recipe packed with protein and veggies!
With the help of an air fryer, this frittata recipe is perfectly cooked in minutes, making it great for busy mornings or quick lunches. You might also like my air fryer crustless quiche recipe!
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The air fryer breakfast frittata is not only easy to make, but it's also a great option for those looking for low-carb, vegetarian, and high-protein breakfast ideas.
You can serve it for breakfast, brunch, or even a light lunch with a side salad!
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- Cooking a frittata in an air fryer is incredibly easy and quick. The air fryer heats up quickly and the frittata cooks evenly in just minutes, which means you can have a healthy and delicious breakfast on the table in no time.
- Air fryer frittatas are a great option for those looking for a nutritious breakfast. Eggs are a great source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and choline.
- One of the best things about cooking in an air fryer is that it ensures perfectly cooked food every time. With the air circulating around the frittata, it cooks evenly and comes out with a nice golden crust. This means that you don't have to worry about undercooked or overcooked eggs or a soggy frittata.
🥘 Ingredients
Eggs - 4 large free-range eggs at room temperature.
Milk - semi-skimmed or whole milk can be used, or for something more luxurious, use double cream.
Cheddar - a tangy extra-mature cheddar, coarsely grated.
Feta - crumbled into chunks.
Tomato - 1 large tomato, quartered, deseeded, and chopped. You could also use 5 halved cherry tomatoes instead.
Spinach - or rocket would also work well.
Spring Onions - chopped into pieces.
Herbs - a mixture of fresh parsley and basil is delicious. If you didn't have fresh herbs use a teaspoon of dried herbs instead.
Salt and Pepper - for seasoning.
Olive Oil - ½ teaspoon of olive oil is needed for brushing the sides of the tin.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Beat the eggs and milk together in a large jug.
Two: Add all of the other frittata ingredients except the oil, which is used for brushing the sides of the pan.
Three: Pour into a lightly oiled 20cm round springform tin and place in your air fryer basket at 180°c (350F) for 16 minutes.
Four: Allow to cool for 5 minutes then run a round-edged knife around the tin to loosen it, before releasing it from the tin.
Top Tips
- Line a 20cm springform pan with non-stick baking paper and brush the sides with oil to prevent your frittata from sticking.
- If your frittata is browning too much on top, lightly cover it with a piece of foil to prevent further browning. Use oven gloves to press a piece of foil onto the top of the tin so it doesn't fly off.
- I like to mix my frittata ingredients in a jug, which I can pour straight into the tin without any spillages.
- All air fryers vary, so I advise you to start checking the frittata after 12 minutes.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Air fryer sausages and grilled bacon go well with the air fryer breakfast frittata.
For lunch, serve it with air fryer salmon, baked carrot fries, apple coleslaw, and a simple side salad.
📖 Variations
- Add leftover cooked chicken, bacon, or pork to your frittata for extra protein.
- Change the veggies you use. Drained tinned sweetcorn, frozen peas, or diced peppers all work really well.
- Spice it up by adding a chopped red chilli.
- Used dried herbs if you don't have any fresh ones to hand.
🥡 Storage
Store - Eat the frittata warm for breakfast, or alternatively, let it cool and then slice it into portions. Store it in the fridge in an air-tight container, or wrapped in clingfilm, for up to 3 days.
Freeze - The frittata slices can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap each slice individually in clingfilm, then a layer of foil, before placing them in your freezer. Allow the frittata slices to defrost in the fridge before eating or reheating.
❓ FAQS
Yes, there are several ways you can cook eggs in an air fryer including 'boiled' eggs, baked eggs, frittata or omelettes.
Yes! Any tin or pan that is oven safe can also be used in an air fryer, as long as the pan fits in the air fryer basket with the lid closed.
Yes, it's recommended to preheat your air fryer before cooking a frittata. This ensures that the temperature is consistent throughout the cooking process.
Yes, you can make a frittata ahead of time and reheat it in the air fryer. Just be sure to cover it with foil or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Reheat it in the air fryer for a few minutes until it's heated through.
The cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your frittata. Generally, it takes around 10-15 minutes to cook a frittata in an air fryer.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Frittata Recipe
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Equipment
- Chopping Board
- Knife
- Baking Paper
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs large, free range.
- 4 tablespoon Milk or use double cream
- 35 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
- 50 g Feta crumbled
- 1 Tomato quartered, deseeded and chopped
- 15 g Spinach chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs I used parsley and basil, chopped
- 2 Spring Onion chopped
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Beat the eggs and milk together in a jug.4 Eggs, 4 tablespoon Milk
- Add all of the other ingredients (except the oil) and mix.35 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese, 50 g Feta, 1 Tomato, 15 g Spinach, 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs, 2 Spring Onion, Salt and Pepper
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°c (350F) and line a 20cm round springform tin with baking paper. Lightly oil the sides of the tin to prevent the frittata from sticking.½ teaspoon Olive Oil
- Pour the egg mixture into the tin and place in the air fryer. Cook for 16 minutes, but start checking to see if it's done after 12 minutes, as all air fryer models vary.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before running a knife around the edge of the tin to loosen it. Release the frittata from the springform tin and cut it into slices.
Notes
- Line a 20cm springform pan with non-stick baking paper and brush the sides with oil to prevent your frittata from sticking.
- If your frittata is browning too much on top, lightly cover with a piece of foil to prevent further browning. Use oven gloves to press a piece of foil onto the top of the tin so it doesn't fly off.
- I like to mix my frittata ingredients in a jug, which I can pour straight into the tin without any spillages.
- All air fryers vary, so I advise checking the frittata after 12 minutes.
- Add leftover cooked chicken, bacon or pork to your frittata for an extra protein hit.
- Change the veggies you use. Tinned sweetcorn, frozen peas or diced peppers all work well.
- Spice it up by adding a chopped red chili.
- Use dried herbs if you don't have any fresh to hand.
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With easy-to-follow recipes & instructions, you'll be able to master the art of air fryer cooking in no time. Buy now for £2.99!
April says
This was amazing and I love that I can make it in my air fryer. This is going into my weekly recipe rotation.
Angela says
Yet another thing the air fryer is good for. Love this recipe. I especially like the saltiness of the feta.
Rachna says
I love cooking in the air fryer and this is the perfect recipe to make as I love eggs and frittata. Super easy and delicious.
Dolly @ Little Home in the Making says
I'm continuously shocked by the different things you can make in an air fryer! I love this breakfast frittata because you can prepare it, go get ready, and come back to a hands-off breakfast. Perfect for weekdays.
Dannii says
I never would have thought to make a frittata in the air fryer - such a great idea.
molly says
Mine is in the fryer right now, but I just wanted to add a word of caution. My springform pan looked totally fine and I made doubly sure that it was snug and tight because this is a runny mix, but the moment the egg mixture went in it just leaked allllll over. I was able to dump and scrape it into a cake tin, so fingers crossed it survives. I was in such a hurry that I didn't think to grease the emergency pan beforehand. I don't have much hope for it now haha. I guess I'll stick to making cheesecakes with this pan. No fault of the recipe obviously!