This Air-Fryer Frittata is bursting with bold flavors, has a hint of spice, and is super easy to prepare.
It’s a good morning when I get to eat frittata for breakfast. Frittata—or the lazy cook’s quiche, as I like to call it, referring to myself—can be a vessel for so many tasty meats and veggies. One of the main differences between frittata and quiche is that frittata doesn’t have a pastry crust. No need to spend a bunch of time making a crust or thawing a frozen one! Just eggs and fillings, baby.
Normally, frittatas are baked in the oven or cooked on a stovetop, filled with veggies, cheeses, and herbs. Some recipes call for starting the frittata on the stovetop and finishing it in the oven. This glorious recipe is completely air-fried, which cuts down the cooking time significantly compared to a regular oven-baked frittata.
This delicious breakfast sausage and veggie-filled frittata comes out perfect in about 30 minutes. The cheese and sausage lend enough salt to flavor the eggs to perfection, and the cayenne adds a nice kick.
Is This Air-Fryer Frittata Healthy?
Yes, this air-fryer frittata is healthy. Eggs are packed with protein, relatively low in fat, and a good source of vitamins B12 and D. Starting your day with plenty of protein allows you to feel fuller longer. Additionally, red bell pepper contains vitamins C and A and adds some fiber to the dish.
The breakfast sausage might be the unhealthiest thing about this recipe, as it adds a good bit of fat and calories, but it also provides protein in addition to the eggs. If you want to cut the fat and calories, consider using turkey-based breakfast sausage. This recipe is keto-friendly and can be vegetarian if you leave out the sausage (be sure to add a bit of salt to the frittata if you do this!) or use plant-based sausage instead.
Why Making Eggs in the Air Fryer Will Be Your New Go-To
I feel like every time I turn around, there’s a new recipe to try in my air fryer. One reason I love this method of cooking is because of the easy cleanup. Air-fryer recipes also require a lot less cooking time and less oil than traditional cooking methods. Your air fryer can also cook eggs in many other styles. Try some of my favorites: Air-Fryer Scrambled Eggs and Air-Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs, for example.
How To Make Ahead And Store
This frittata can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat from the fridge, place the frittata back in the air fryer at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes. Thaw frozen frittata in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This air-fryer frittata is so delicious, it will do just fine on its own as a breakfast or brunch. However, for a sweet complement, serve it on a weekend morning with this healthy Peach Breakfast Quinoa, a Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie, or an Upside-Down Banana Bread Cake.
Other great sides that go well with this frittata include Breakfast Potatoes or these incredible Hash Brown Waffles.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces breakfast sausage fully cooked and crumbled
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
- 1 chopped green onion
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Lightly coat a 6×2-inch cake pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the crumbled sausage, beaten eggs, cheese blend, diced bell pepper, chopped green onion, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cake pan in the air fryer and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the frittata is set and lightly golden on top.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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