Description
This Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole is a fluffy, protein-packed breakfast made with eggs, vegetables, cheese, and potatoes. Cooked quickly in the air fryer, this easy frittata-style casserole has a golden top and tender center, making it perfect for busy mornings, brunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: extra cheese
- Optional: green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or cake pan that fits inside the air fryer basket.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked vegetables, diced potatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture.
- Stir gently until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Place the dish into the air fryer basket and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, or green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Use jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy variation.
- Substitute dairy-free milk and plant-based cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Feta cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes create a Mediterranean-style casserole.
- Add cooked turkey sausage or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Skip the potatoes for a lower-carb version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 255mg
