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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites

Savory egg bites studded with crumbled breakfast sausage and melted cheddar, cooked in silicone molds in the air fryer for a fluffy, grab-and-go morning protein hit. Low-carb friendly and ready in under 20 minutes.

22 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastAir FryerLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 6 oz breakfast sausage links or bulk (gluten-free verified), cooked, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • as needed nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Lightly coat a silicone egg-bite mold or silicone muffin tray (6-cup) with as needed nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until smooth and uniform.

  3. 3

    Divide the 6 oz cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage links or bulk (gluten-free verified) evenly among the mold cups. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage in each cup.

  4. 4

    Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese in each cup, filling to about three-quarters full.

  5. 5

    Place the mold in the air fryer basket. Cook at 300°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the egg bites are set in the center and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached.

  6. 6

    Let the bites rest in the mold for 2 minutes, then pop them out with a small spatula. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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Questions

How long does Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites take?

As written, 22 minutes: 10 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 12 minutes.

What internal temperature should Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites reach?

For Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites, the air fryer is set to 300 F (about 150 C) in step 1. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The target internal temperature is 300 F (about 150 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the egg bites are set in the center and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached. A reading of 300 F on a thermometer settles it.

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites?

The entry for Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites calls for 1/4 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites is 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage and Egg Bites within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

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