Bacon and Cheddar Frittata in the Air Fryer
Light and delicious frittata filled with crispy bacon and melted cheddar. Ready in under 30 minutes in the air fryer and perfect for brunch, lunch or an easy dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Ovnfast form eller kageform Approx. 18-20 cm in diameter
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
Egg mixture
- 6 pcs eggs Large, room temperature
- 0.5 dl whipping cream Can be replaced with milk
0.5 tsp salt- 0.25 tsp pepper Freshly ground
Filling
150 g bacon Diced or sliced- 100 g cheddar Coarsely grated
- 1 pcs red bell pepper Finely diced
- 2 pcs spring onions In thin rings
- 1 handful fresh parsley Coarsely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut 150 g bacon into cubes. Dice 1 red bell pepper into small cubes and slice 2 spring onions into thin rings.
- Whisk 6 eggs thoroughly together with 0.5 dl whipping cream, 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp freshly ground pepper until the mixture is light and airy.
- Stir 100 g grated cheddar, diced bacon, diced bell pepper and spring onions into the egg mixture.
- Line an ovenproof dish (approx. 18-20 cm) with baking paper or grease it lightly with oil.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 170 °C (fan).
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared dish and distribute the filling evenly.
- Place the dish in the air fryer basket and bake for 14-16 minutes, until the frittata is set in the middle and lightly golden on top.
- Check the frittata after 12 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the middle. If it comes out clean, the frittata is done.
- Let the frittata rest in the dish for 3-5 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife.
Serving
- Carefully turn the frittata out of the dish and cut it into 4 pieces.
- Sprinkle with coarsely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Whisk the eggs thoroughly, as this gives a light and airy frittata. Use room-temperature eggs for the best result. Keep the temperature at 170 °C to prevent the top from getting too dark before the middle is cooked through. Variation:
Try replacing the bacon with diced ham or chorizo. Add spinach, mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. Swap the cheddar for feta or mozzarella. Serving:
Serve with a fresh green salad, bread or oven-baked potatoes. Perfect as part of a brunch buffet. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can use a smaller dish and make the recipe in two batches.
Whisk the eggs thoroughly, as this gives a light and airy frittata. Use room-temperature eggs for the best result. Keep the temperature at 170 °C to prevent the top from getting too dark before the middle is cooked through. Variation:
Try replacing the bacon with diced ham or chorizo. Add spinach, mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. Swap the cheddar for feta or mozzarella. Serving:
Serve with a fresh green salad, bread or oven-baked potatoes. Perfect as part of a brunch buffet. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can use a smaller dish and make the recipe in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated fat: 10gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 9gCholesterol: 310mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mgNet carbohydrates: 3g
