Air Fryer Egg Muffins
Crispy, light egg muffins with ham and spinach, cooked in the air fryer in just 12 minutes. A protein-rich breakfast or brunch that's easy to make as meal prep for the week.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 8 Silikoneforme til muffins Must withstand air fryer temperatures
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 6 pcs eggs Large, free-range if possible
- 50 ml milk
- 100 g ham Cut into small cubes
- 50 g fresh spinach Roughly chopped
- 50 g grated cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
0.5 tsp salt- 0.25 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
- 1 tsp olive oil For greasing the moulds
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 165 °C fan. Lightly grease the silicone moulds with 1 tsp olive oil so the muffins release easily.
- Crack 6 pcs eggs into a mixing bowl and add 50 ml milk, 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the egg mixture is smooth and slightly airy.
- Dice 100 g ham into small cubes and roughly chop 50 g fresh spinach.
- Distribute the ham, spinach and 50 g grated cheese evenly among the greased silicone moulds.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling so each mould is about three-quarters full. The egg mixture rises slightly during cooking.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Place the moulds in the air fryer basket. Make sure they sit securely and don't touch each other so the hot air can circulate freely.
- Cook at 165 °C fan for 12 minutes, until the egg mixture is fully set and lightly golden on top. Check after 10 minutes — times vary between air fryer models, and a toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean.
Serving
- Let the muffins rest in the moulds for 2 minutes before you carefully loosen them with a small spatula. Serve warm.
Notes
Tips for perfect results:
Use silicone moulds that are explicitly rated for air fryer temperatures — they release best and are easy to clean. Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly so the texture becomes airy and the muffins rise nicely. Variation:
Swap the ham for fried bacon, smoked salmon or chorizo. You can also add grated courgette, chopped mushrooms or halved cherry tomatoes for extra substance and flavour. Serving:
Serve the egg muffins warm with a fresh green salad, slices of avocado and a piece of toasted rye bread. Perfect for weekend brunch or as meal prep for everyday breakfast. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the muffins in two batches — keep the first batch warm under foil while you cook the second.
Use silicone moulds that are explicitly rated for air fryer temperatures — they release best and are easy to clean. Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly so the texture becomes airy and the muffins rise nicely. Variation:
Swap the ham for fried bacon, smoked salmon or chorizo. You can also add grated courgette, chopped mushrooms or halved cherry tomatoes for extra substance and flavour. Serving:
Serve the egg muffins warm with a fresh green salad, slices of avocado and a piece of toasted rye bread. Perfect for weekend brunch or as meal prep for everyday breakfast. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the muffins in two batches — keep the first batch warm under foil while you cook the second.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated fat: 5gPolyunsaturated fat: 2gMonounsaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 295mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mgNet carbohydrates: 1.5g
