This easy recipe for Air Fryer Bacon And Egg Cups makes a great, bite-sized breakfast that's low carb! Crispy smoky bacon and fried egg, cooked in the air fryer and topped with fresh scallions.
These little air fryer egg cups are totally customizable with your favorite ingredients. A delicious, grab-and-go easy breakfast everyone loves.
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Air Fryer Egg Cups
These are the best air fryer egg bites that have a short cooking time of just 10 minutes. The best part is they are made with super simple ingredients you can find anywhere.
If your mornings are rushed, this egg cups recipe is a great way to get a protein-packed breakfast! All you’ll need is bacon, eggs, and scallions that are poured into a bacon-lined muffin cup (a silicone muffin cup like these here). Then set your air fryer to cook and you’ll have a delicious breakfast in no time!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It's kid friendly and perfect for the whole family! Unlike making a traditional breakfast over the stove, air fryer breakfasts are much less messy and easy to clean up. They also require less preheating and cook faster than the oven.
You can enjoy this egg recipe hot or cold, making them super versatile for on the go eating. For best results, add in your favorite seasonings or vegetables to customize the flavors.
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Ingredients You Need
- Bacon: Thinner cut bacon is great for crisping up quickly in the air fryer. You'll need half a slice per egg cup.
- Large eggs: Any type of egg will due (brown, white, organic, etc). Just make sure they're large and fresh!
- Diced pepper or other fillings: Use any color bell peppers, and dice them finely. This is optional, you can use veggies such as diced asparagus or diced zucchini. Chopped ham or pre-cooked breakfast sausage would also make a great filling. You'll only need ½ - 1 tablespoon of each ingredient per egg cup.
- Scallions: Will add fresh mild, onion flavor to the cups.
- Salt & pepper: Enhances and balances out all the flavors in the egg cups.
You'll also need an air fryer (obviously), and individual silicone muffin cups, such as these.
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Step By Step Photos
Line each cup with bacon.
Carefully crack one egg in each cup.
Sprinkle diced bell pepper over eggs.
Air fry egg cups!
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How To Make Air Fryer Egg Cups
Step 1. Prepare bacon strips: Slice bacon strips in half. You'll need half a slice of bacon per cup, so measure our how many will fit in your air fryer and then see how many bacon slices you'll need.
Step 2. Line air fryer cups: Line each air fryer cup (silicone cups sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or paper muffin cups) with a half slice of bacon.
Step 3. Add eggs: Carefully crack one large egg into each cup, using the bacon as support for the runny raw egg.
Step 4. Optional additions: Sprinkle diced bell pepper over the eggs (or any other toppings you like). Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5. Cook in air fryer: Gently close the air fryer basket. Air fry egg cups at 330 °F for 10 minutes (adjust based on preferred egg doneness). For over-medium eggs, start with 8 minutes.
Step 6. Remove and garnish: Carefully remove the cooked egg cups from the air fryer (they will be hot). Sprinkle the baked egg cups with green onions or your preferred toppings.
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NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Be sure to place the bacon-lined wrappers in the air fryer before cracking in the egg. It's pretty tricky to move the wrapper once there's a cracked egg in it without spilling.
- If you prefer crispier bacon, pre-cook the bacon to medium-rare (so it's warmed through but still floppy) before lining it around the wrappers. You can also use crumbled bacon if you want it to be extra crispy.
- In place of bell peppers, try diced asparagus, chopped zucchini, diced onion, or small pieces of mushrooms.
- In place of bacon, strips of ham, turkey bacon, or Canadian bacon are also a great option.
- Add cheddar cheese! Add your favorite flavors of cheese to the bottom of each up cup before cracking the egg.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Fryer Egg Muffins
Yes. Allow them to cool, then refrigerate them in an airtight container. They can last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Yes. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to freezer bags or airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 1-2 months.
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Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Cups
Special Equipment
- Silicone Baking Cups (I used 6)
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon sliced in half (you'll use half a slice for each egg cup)
- 6 large eggs
- 3-6 tablespoons diced bell pepper optional, see notes for other topping ideas
- diced scallion
- salt and pepper optional
Instructions
- Slice the bacon strips in half. Line each wrapper with a half slice of bacon.
- Place the silicone cups into the air fryer. Carefully crack an egg inside each cup, using the bacon as support for the runny egg.
- Sprinkle with diced peppers, salt and pepper, if desired.
- Gently close the air fryer basket, careful not to topple over any of the cups. Cook at 330°F for 10 minutes. The time will vary depending on how you like your eggs. If you like your eggs over-medium, start with 8 minutes. At 10 minutes, egg yolks will be over-well.
- When they are cooked to your liking, remove the baked egg cups carefully. They will be very hot. Sprinkle with green onion or any toppings you like.
Notes
- Be sure to place the bacon-lined wrappers in the air fryer before cracking in the egg. It's pretty tricky to move the silicone cup once there's a cracked egg in it.
- If you prefer crispier bacon, pre-cook the bacon to medium-rare (so it's warmed through but still floppy) before lining it around the wrappers. You can also use crumbled bacon if you want it to be extra crispy.
- In place of bacon, strips of ham, turkey bacon, or Canadian bacon are also a great option.
- In place of bell pepper, try finely diced asparagus, chopped zucchini, chopped mushrooms, or diced onion.
- Add shredded cheese! Add your favorite flavors of cheese to the bottom of each cup before cracking the egg, or sprinkle some on top before air frying.
- Storing: Allow them to cool, then refrigerate them in an airtight container. They can last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to freezer bags or airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 1-2 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Faith Still
These look delicious!
Keith Price
Thanks!
Keith Price
The bacon won't get CRISP this way, though, will it?
simplylowcal
Hi Keith, the bacon doesn't really get crispy, but it does cook through.
Krissy Allori
These look so good! I love using my air fryer more often. I've also been looking for "make ahead" things I could make for breakfast. This will be perfect. Thanks!
Amy
What a great breakfast idea and so simple too!
Soniya
Perfect dish to start your day! I was looking for some breakfast recipe to try in my air fryer ... can't wait to try it.
Sandhya Hariharan
I love easy Airfryer recipes. This breakfast recipe is a keeper.
Jill
I love finding new recipes for my air fryer. This one looks like a keeper.
Sara Welch
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Looking forward to enjoying this for breakfast tomorrow; looks too good to pass up!
Jane
Oh these are going on my menu plan for sure! I try SO hard to stick to a low carb/keto diet, but it's the snacks that let me down every single time. These will be perfect! Thank you 🙂
Emily Liao
Such a great air fryer recipe! I love how quick and easy this is, especially for breakfast on the go.
Paula Montenegro
How ingenious to use paper cups for this recipe! I love how simple and satisfying this recipe is! Air fryer are just magic.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I have been making these in my oven forever but have never thought to make them in my air fryer. What a great idea. My husband loves taking these to eat on his way to work so I can't wait to try them!
Olivia
I love my air fryer too! It makes getting meals on the table so easy and this recipe is going to be a breakfast savior!
Michelle
I would have never thought to make this in the air fryer. So good, and like a whole breakfast in the air fryer!
Suzy
I am always looking for new recipes to make in my air fryer! This is a genius idea! Love it!
Mahy
My favorite way to start a day if you ask me 🙂 These cups look absolutely delicious - I would certainly want to make a few for my brunch, too!
Jessica Formicola
This is such a fun idea! Just perfect for breakfast on the go! I will definitely be trying these out this week.
sherry brubaker
I love easy and healthy breakfasts, especially ones with eggs since I own chickens and always have an over abundance!
kim
Love this recipe! It was so tasty and easy. Perfect for meal prepping!