Air-Fryer Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Making a breakfast sandwich in an air fryer is a quick, easy, and tasty way to start your day. You can use a variety of ingredients, such as bread, English muffins, eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese, to make a sandwich that is not only delicious but also nutritious and protein-packed.

The process is simple: cook the bacon or sausage in the air fryer first, then add the eggs and toast or muffin. Assemble the sandwich with your desired ingredients, and you're done! It's a convenient and tasty breakfast option that you can easily customize to your preferences.

How to make egg patties

To make egg patties for your breakfast sandwich, start by whisking together the eggs with a small amount of milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl. You can season the egg with salt and pepper if you like. Then, cook the eggs on a stovetop. You want to make two large, round scrambled eggs that are about the same size as your bread or English muffins.

If you want to add a little extra flavour to your egg patties, you can add a pinch or two of pepper to the egg mixture. However, it is not recommended to add salt as there is already enough in the cheese and sausage/bacon patty.

How to cook sausage strips or bacon in the air fryer

• Place the sausage strips or bacon in the air fryer basket.
• Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F/204°C.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes.
• If you are cooking bacon, you may need to cook it for 3-5 minutes initially, and then add the other ingredients.
• If you are cooking thicker bacon, you may need to precook it.
• If you are cooking sausage strips, cut them into bite-sized pieces after cooking.

You can also cook eggs in the air fryer. Simply crack an egg into a greased ramekin or mini metal pie pan, and cook alongside the sausage or bacon.

How to assemble the sandwich

To assemble the sandwich, you will need to toast your bread of choice. If you are using an English muffin, cut it in half and place the two halves in the air fryer basket, cut side up. If you are using sliced bread, butter both sides of the sandwich or spray with oil.

Next, add your choice of protein. For bacon, place the strips in the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes at 400˚F/204˚C. For sausage, you can use pre-cooked sausage patties or cook your own. If cooking your own, place a sausage patty in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now it's time to add the eggs. You can either cook them directly in the air fryer or on the stovetop. If using the air fryer, crack an egg into a mini metal pie pan or a ramekin that has been greased with cooking spray. Place the pan or ramekin in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If cooking on the stovetop, scramble the eggs and cook until you have two large chunks about the size of your bread.

Finally, add your cheese. For sliced cheese, simply place it on top of the other ingredients. If you are using shredded cheese, you may want to wait until after the sandwich has been cooked in the air fryer to add it, so it doesn't fall off.

Once you have assembled your sandwich with your desired ingredients, place it in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using sliced bread, you may want to flip the sandwich halfway through so that both sides get toasted.

How to cook the sandwich in the air fryer

To cook a sandwich in an air fryer, you'll need to first cook the individual components of your sandwich, such as the eggs, bacon, and sausage, before assembling the sandwich and then crisping it in the air fryer. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Cooking the individual components

Eggs

You can cook eggs in an air fryer, but it is quicker to cook them on a stovetop. To cook eggs in an air fryer, grease a ramekin or mini metal pie pan with cooking spray and crack an egg into it. Place the ramekin in the air fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes at 375°F (190°C). For a firmer egg yolk, you may want to modify the cooking time.

Bacon

Place the bacon in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-5 minutes at 375°F (190°C). For thick-cut bacon, you will need to modify the recipe as it requires a longer cooking time.

Sausage

Place the sausage strips in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (204°C) for 5-7 minutes. If you are using sausage patties, place them in the air fryer basket next to the eggs and cook for 4 minutes.

Assembling the sandwich

Place one slice of bread or half an English muffin down, then add the egg, 2-3 pieces of bacon or sausage, and a slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread or the other half of the English muffin.

Cooking the sandwich in the air fryer

If you are using sliced bread, butter both sides of the sandwich or spray with oil to help it get crispy. Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket, lined with parchment paper, and cook for 4 minutes at 360°F (180°C). If you are using English muffins, cook for 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C) and add more time as needed.

If you are cooking a frozen sandwich, separate it into halves and place them in the air fryer with the bread or biscuit side down. Cook for 6 minutes at 340°F (170°C), then assemble the sandwich and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

How to store and reheat the sandwich

If you're making a big batch of breakfast sandwiches, it's best to store them in the freezer. Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or wax paper, then place them in a large ziploc bag and freeze for up to a month. This way, you can just grab one and reheat it whenever you need a quick breakfast.

To reheat your frozen breakfast sandwich in an air fryer, first unwrap it and separate it into halves. Place each half in the air fryer basket with the bread facing down and the filling facing up. Reheat for a few minutes, then close the sandwich and air fry for another couple of minutes until the bread is crispy.

You can also reheat your frozen sandwich in a microwave. First, unwrap the sandwich and rewrap it in a paper towel. Defrost in the microwave for 1 minute on the defrost setting or at 50% power. Then, flip the sandwich and heat on full power for 30-60 seconds until it's hot all the way through and the cheese has melted.

If you have an oven, you can also reheat your frozen sandwich by wrapping it in foil and baking it at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until it's hot all the way through. If you're short on time, you can defrost the sandwich in the microwave first, which will reduce the baking time to 10-15 minutes.

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