Air Fryer Breakfast: Bacon And Eggs Perfection

Bacon and eggs are a popular breakfast choice, but not everyone has the time or energy to prepare this meal. Luckily, air fryers offer a quick, easy, and mess-free way to cook bacon and eggs. This method allows you to have a complete breakfast ready in just 6 to 15 minutes, depending on your preferences and the type of air fryer you use. You can even add toast to the air fryer to turn this classic duo into a full breakfast.

Air fryer bacon and eggs recipe

This recipe is a quick and easy breakfast option that is ready in just 6 minutes. It's a delicious duo that is a total breakfast game-changer with no pan needed, no flipping, and no mess to clean up!

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• Eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: You can add cheese, diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or any other vegetables of your choice. You can also serve it with a side of toast, potatoes, or pancakes.

Instructions:

• Spray a pan that fits inside your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place it into the basket. You can also brush the pan with melted butter or vegetable oil. A pie pan or round cake pan will work.
• Crack 2 eggs into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper to season. Whisk the eggs together.
• Pour the whisked egg mixture into the pan in the air fryer basket.
• Lay the bacon strips flat on top of the eggs. Use about 3 to 4 slices of bacon and avoid overlapping the slices to ensure even cooking.
• Put the basket into the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 6 minutes. For a softer yolk, cook for 5 minutes, and for a hard yolk, cook for 7-8 minutes.
• When the bacon and eggs are done, transfer them to a plate and enjoy your delicious breakfast!

Tips:

• You can add cheese to the whisked eggs or sprinkle it on top during the last minute of cooking.
• If using thick-cut bacon, cook it for about 3 to 4 minutes before adding the eggs to ensure it cooks through.
• If you prefer your bacon crispy, cook it separately in the air fryer at 350°F for 9-10 minutes, flipping it halfway through.

Air fryer bacon and egg toast

To make air fryer bacon and egg toast, start by cracking an egg into a small bowl. This step is optional but gives you better control over the egg. Next, place one or two slices of bread in your air fryer basket. You can use any type of bread you like, but if you want to create an indentation for the egg to sit in, use the bottom of a cup or small bowl to create a well in the center of the bread slice.

Now it's time to add the bacon. Take a strip of bacon and curl it around the egg, on top of the bread slice. If you are using thicker bacon, you may need to par-cook it first by placing it in the air fryer basket and cooking for 2-4 minutes. This will ensure that the bacon is cooked through when the toast is done.

Once your bread, egg, and bacon are assembled, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices like paprika or red pepper if you like a little extra heat.

Place the air fryer basket back in the air fryer and set the temperature to 350F/176C. Cook the bacon and egg toast for 10 minutes. If you prefer a runnier yolk, cook for 7-8 minutes. For a completely hard-cooked yolk, you may need up to 9-10 minutes.

When the timer goes off, carefully remove the toast from the basket with a spatula or your fingers. The toast should be golden brown, and the egg and bacon should be cooked to your desired level of doneness. Enjoy your air fryer bacon and egg toast!

Air fryer cook time and temperature

The cooking time and temperature for bacon and eggs in an air fryer vary depending on the type of bacon, the thickness of the bacon, the style of the air fryer, and your desired level of doneness.

Bacon

For regular cut bacon, air fry at 350˚F for 7 minutes for softer bacon, and 8 to 9 minutes for crispy bacon. For thick-cut bacon, air fry at 350˚F for 9-10 minutes for softer bacon, and 10-12 minutes for crispy bacon. If you are using an air fryer that requires preheating, preheat to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, lay the bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer, with some overlap being okay. Fry for 8 minutes, flip, and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes more.

Alternatively, you can set the temperature to 400 degrees F and the timer to 10 minutes (possibly less time for thinner bacon). Check the bacon halfway through and rearrange if necessary. Cook for the remainder of the time and check for your desired level of doneness.

Eggs

The cooking time for eggs depends on the desired level of doneness. For over-easy or runny yolks, fry the egg for 4 to 5 minutes. For medium-soft eggs, leave the eggs in the air fryer for 6 to 7 minutes. For hard egg yolks, fry the eggs in the air fryer for 9 to 10 minutes.

Bacon and Eggs

If you are cooking bacon and eggs together in the air fryer, whisk a couple of eggs and season with salt and pepper. Then, pour the whisked egg mixture into a pan that fits inside your air fryer basket. You can use a nonstick cooking spray or brush the pan with melted butter or vegetable oil. Lay the bacon strips flat on top of the eggs and put the basket into the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes for eggs with soft yolks and crunchy bacon. If you want firmer yolks, increase the cooking time to 7 minutes, and for hard egg yolks, cook for 9 to 10 minutes.

If you are making air fryer bacon and egg toast, form a bacon nest in the air fryer basket and pour an egg into the middle. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, replace the air fryer basket, and cook for 10 minutes at 350°F.

Air fryer bacon and eggs with toast or bread

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• Eggs
• Bread
• Salt (optional)
• Pepper (optional)
• Butter (optional)

Method:

• Place some parchment paper in the air fryer basket.
• Place 4 strips of bacon on the parchment paper. You can also cook the bacon separately in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes before adding the eggs to ensure it is fully cooked.
• Cook the bacon for 4 minutes.
• While the bacon is cooking, crack an egg into a small bowl.
• Remove the air fryer basket and place one or two slices of bread in the basket. White bread is a popular choice, but you can use any type of bread you like, such as rye, wheat, sourdough, or Italian.
• Make an indent in the middle of the bread with the back of a spoon.
• Pour the egg into the indent in the bread.
• Place two strips of bacon on each side of the bread, creating a "bacon nest" or "dam" for the eggs.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Bacon is already quite salty, so you may want to omit the salt.
• Put the air fryer basket back in the air fryer and set the temperature to 350°F/176-177°C.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness for the eggs. For a runny yolk, cook for 4-6 minutes. For a medium-soft egg, cook for 6-7 minutes. For a hard-cooked yolk, cook for 7-10 minutes.
• Remove the basket and use a spatula or your fingers to remove the air fryer bacon and egg toast.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can spread butter on one side of the bread before placing it in the air fryer to prevent the egg from leaking through and to add a crispy texture.
• You can also add other ingredients to the eggs, such as diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or cheese.
• If you want to make a breakfast sandwich, you can cook the eggs and bacon separately and then assemble them on toast.

Air fryer bacon and eggs with other ingredients

Air fryers are a great way to cook bacon and eggs, and you can add other ingredients to make a delicious and hearty breakfast. Here are some ideas and instructions for cooking bacon and eggs with other ingredients in your air fryer:

Bacon and Egg Toast

This is a fun and easy way to cook bacon and eggs in your air fryer. You will need:

• Bread of your choice
• Bacon strips
• Eggs
• Salt and pepper or other seasonings (optional)

Instructions:

• Place one or two slices of bread in the air fryer basket.
• Take a bacon strip and curl it around the bread to form a nest or basket.
• Crack an egg and pour it into the bacon nest. It's okay if a little egg runs out.
• Season with salt and pepper or other spices like paprika or red pepper, if desired.
• Put the air fryer basket back in and set the temperature to 350°F/176°C.
• Cook for about 10 minutes. If using thick bacon, cook it for about 3-4 minutes first, then add the egg.
• Remove the basket and serve. The toast should be golden brown, and the egg yolk will be half runny and half firm.

Bacon and Eggs with Vegetables

You can easily customize your bacon and eggs by adding vegetables to the dish. Try adding:

• Diced bell peppers and onions, similar to a Denver omelet
• Spinach or other greens
• Chopped green onions

Instructions:

• Whisk the eggs in a bowl and add your desired vegetables.
• Pour the mixture into a pan that fits inside your air fryer basket.
• Lay the bacon strips flat on top of the eggs.
• Put the basket into the air fryer and cook at 400°F for about 6 minutes.
• If you want to add cheese, sprinkle it on top after 5 minutes of cooking.
• Serve and enjoy!

Bacon and Eggs with Sides

If you want to make a full breakfast or brunch, consider adding some sides to your bacon and eggs. Here are some ideas:

• Toast
• Bread
• Pancakes
• Potatoes
• French fries

Tips

• No butter or oil is needed when cooking bacon and eggs in an air fryer, but you can use them if you prefer.
• If you want a runny yolk, cook the egg for 4-5 minutes. For a medium-soft egg, cook for 6-7 minutes. For a hard yolk, cook for 7-10 minutes.
• Always keep an eye on your food towards the end of the cooking time to prevent overcooking.

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