Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bite Cups is a quick and easy breakfast recipe similar to Starbucks sous vide egg bites. This recipe uses silicone egg bite molds to cook eggs in the air fryer. Make these egg muffins whenever you want to meal prep omelets, quiche, or frittata!
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How do you make eggs in the air fryer? There are so many ways. You can make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, AirFryer Frittata, and even these egg bite omelet cups.
If you want to mirror the Starbucks sous vide egg bites, then check out my Instant Pot Starbucks Sous Vide Copycat Recipe. Gather those ingredients and throw it in the air fryer. The main difference is the use of a blender to alter the texture.
If you don't have an air fryer, I have Keto Bacon and Egg Cheese Egg Bites that can be made in the oven as well.
Can Egg Bites Molds Be Used in the Air Fryer
Absolutely. I prefer to use these silicone cups from Amazon. They can be used for baking as well!
How to Make Air Fryer Egg Bites Cups
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Gather your ingredients. You will need eggs, seasoning, heavy whipping cream, chopped veggies, shredded cheese, and cooked bacon.
- Whisk all of the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients into silicone cups.
- Air Fry!
Temperature to Cook Air Fryer Egg Bites
I've tested this recipe at both 300 degrees and 350 degrees. I prefer to use 300 degrees. Using 350 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top. I have 2 air fryers (Power Air Fryer and Black +Decker) and both cook at different temperatures.
My Power Air Fryer cooks at what I consider a more normal speed. The other cooks and browns much faster. Keep that in mind. Each air fryer brand is different. Monitor your eggs.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
I cooked mine for about 12 minutes. I like for my eggs to only have a minimal amount of brown on the top. Right at 12 minutes, I inserted a toothpick and when it removed clean.
Silicone Egg Bites Molds Air Fryer Cook Time
If silicone egg bite molds are used, the cook time should remain the same.
Are Air Fryer Egg Cups Freezer Friendly
Absolutely. Wrap the eggs tightly. I prefer sealable freezer bags. The eggs will keep for 3-6 months.
How to Store/How Long the Egg Bites Will Last in the Fridge
Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Substitution and Add in Ideas
- Egg Whites
- Diced Ham
- Cooked Breakfast Sausage
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
- Smoked Salmon
- Chopped Turkey or Chicken Sausage
- Ground Turkey or Beef
- Shredded Cheddar
- Crumbled Feta
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Parmesan Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Goat Cheese Crumbles
- Swiss or Gruyère
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Chopped Spinach
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Onions
- Red Onions
- Jalapeños
- Zucchini
- Asparagus
If you want the bites to have melted cheese, save the cheese and add it at the end. When the egg bite cups have cooked for 10 minutes, open the air fryer and add the cheese. Cook until the eggs are set and the cheese has melted.
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Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bite Cups
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk Any is fine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green peppers
- ¼ cup chopped red peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the cream, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
- Sprinkle in the green peppers, red peppers, onions, spinach, cheeses, and bacon. I like to add only half of the ingredients here.
- Whisk to combine.
- I recommend you place the silicone molds in the air fryer before pouring in the egg mixture. This way you don’t have to move the filled cups.
- Pour the egg mixture into each of the silicone molds. I didn’t need to spray mine and they didn’t stick. If you have not used your molds yet, you may want to spray with cooking spray first to be sure.
- Sprinkle in the remaining half of all of the veggies.
- Cook the egg bites cups for 12-15 minutes on 300 degrees. You can test the center of one with a toothpick. When the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs have set.
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Notes
- I like to add half of the veggies to the eggs and then the other half to the top of the egg molds because it helps bring color to the outside of the eggs once baked. This isn’t required.
- If you want your bites to have melted cheese on top, save the cheese and add it at the end. When the egg bite cups have cooked for 10 minutes, open the air fryer and add the cheese. Cook until the eggs are set and the cheese has melted.
- These egg bite cups are freezer friendly.
- You can use the silicone baking cups or the silicone egg mold in this recipe. If you use the egg mold, I would not use the plastic cover.
- Store the bites tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- I’ve tested this recipe at both 300 degrees and 350 degrees. I prefer to use 300 degrees. Using 350 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top. I have 2 air fryers (Power Air Fryer and Black +Decker) and both cook at different temperatures.
- My Power Air Fryer cooks at what I consider a more normal speed. The other cooks and browns much faster. Keep that in mind. Each air fryer brand is different. Monitor your eggs.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Nellie Tracy says
I love a tasty and quick breakfast and this one is definitely just that!
Marsha says
These egg cups were devoured in my house, will definitely be making again!
Jessica Kess says
Can you provide reheat instructions for frozen and refrigerated? I have some refrigerated and would like to reheat in the air fryer if possible because the microwave makes them rubbery.
staysnatched says
I reheat at the same temperature and then monitor the results every few minutes.
Melissa says
Thanks was wondering this myself! Can't wait to try them!
staysnatched says
I hope you enjoy!
Amy says
Can these be pre-mixed and frozen raw to cook when convenient?
staysnatched says
I've never tried that. I don't think you will save any time doing it that way, because you would still have to defrost it, right?
J meigs says
Can I use paper cupcake molds?
staysnatched says
I struggle to keep those up and sturdy in the air fryer. I did not have success using them.
Anonymous says
@Amy,
Marc says
@Marc
Jimmy Dean has two different egg bites, which has on the packet to keep frozen.
It states to cook in microwave for 1 minute 50 seconds to two minutes. Works fine
for me. Try it. Marc
Marlo Dudley says
My husband & I love this recipe. I didn't have a green pepper but used a seeded jalapeno pepper. I used the Mexican 4 cheese and it was great. We love veggies & bacon so I used 7 eggs and packed the veggies & bacon in each muffin baking cup. I have a Phillips brand and baked for 15 mins on 300 degrees. They came out perfect.
staysnatched says
Glad they came out perfect! Thanks for trying the recipe.
Sydney says
Thank you! Doing breakfast for dinner tonight and am going to try this. Gonna try some with bacon and some with sausage. Just got an air fryer for Christmas so have been looking for recipes like crazy.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy!
Kelly Tyler says
I am looking forward to trying this recipe for next week's breakfasts! I just happened to come across it as I was looking for easy, time-saving recipes to help my husband and I with actually eating breakfast more regularly. All the protein is an added bonus!
staysnatched says
I hope you enjoy it!
Eunice says
Another hit! These are perfect for meal prep.
staysnatched says
Yes, they are so great for meal prep!
Robert Stella says
Any idea the net carbs per serving? For macro counting?
Thanks they are amazing
staysnatched says
Yes, it's noted in the recipe card.
Jackie says
I used my Instant Pot Air Fryer for the first time making these and they turned out great! Super easy, healthy and tasty too!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Kathi says
I just got a new XL Power Air Fryer Grill and I want to make this recipe for a pot luck on Thursday. My new air fryer even came with an egg/omlet pan which is great. I gave my old air fryer to a friend as i can do so much more this with new one. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Melissa says
These turned out amazing! I only had leftover breakfast sausage which I used instead of bacon and it worked great! Will definitely be making these again.
staysnatched says
I hope you enjoy them time after time!
Jinny says
Can you use a silicone cupcake pan In the air fryer instead of the individual cups? I also want to know if a Black & Deckers combo toaster oven/air fryer would work?
staysnatched says
I have never tried either of these options. Anything that can be baked in the stove/oven can be used in the air fryer.
Melis says
I used bacon and steak and called them meat lovers! Awesome recipe to start the day! Big hit here! Kept my eye on them and they took about 8-9 minutes in my air fryer! Thank you!
staysnatched says
Keeping your eye on them is key!
Jenny says
These turned out amazing! Great base recipe to be able to add whatever veggies or meat you have in the house. Using the silicone cups in the air fryer instead of having to put them in the oven, made prep and total time invested so much shorter. Thanks for the great recipe.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Paula says
I just tried to take one out of the cup after cooling and it’s runny. Cooked for 15 minutes at 300. Will try cooking a bit longer but the tops are already pretty browned so not sure how they’ll be. Very disappointed 🙁
staysnatched says
Interesting. What type of cups did you use? Did you use the cups listed in the recipe?
Paula says
@staysnatched, I used silicone egg bite molds. I cooked a full 15 minutes then put in the microwave for another 4 minutes and still runny. Weird thing is a single batch makes 7 in the mold so they’re even less volume. I have about 1/3 of the mixture all runny in the bottom.
staysnatched says
Yeah that is strange. Myself and others have made it no problem.
Honor says
When I followed the recipe, my egg bites were not cooked - still runny about half way down to the bottom. I had to increase the temp. and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes. I have a Power XL AF which has always cooked pretty accurately. Can you help me figure out what to do next time?
staysnatched says
It sounds like next time you need to increase the cook time to what worked for you.
Kailyn Johnson says
Super easy and simple to cook in the silicone baking cups and using the air fryer! Also very simple to customize with veggies and cooked meats. I used to use the oven and cupcake pan for these and this is way less of a headache!
staysnatched says
Awesome! I agree.
Jennifer Bird says
I cant wait to try these could I use milk instead of cream. Thank you for your recipes
staysnatched says
You can if you wish. The texture won’t be the same.
Sara says
Love these!! Subbed coconut cream for Whole30, added chopped spinach and chopped red peppers. Upped the temp because the peppers will give off a little bit of water. Cooked at 350 for 8 minutes in the Instant Pot Air Fryer and they are perfect!!! Thank you for the amazing recipes. xoxo
staysnatched says
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Barbara Hall says
Thank you for really clear recipe instructions. Your recipes are very easy and taste great.
staysnatched says
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Mo says
Ordered the silicon molds you linked and easy peezy and delicious. I really don’t have an excuse not to eat breakfast now. Thank you Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Carmen says
These egg bite cups are so delicious! I've made these many times using different types of veggies and cheeses. Next time I'm going to try making Italian style egg bites (mozzerella and parmesan cheese, pepperoni, fresh basil and Italian spices). Thanks for the recipe!!
staysnatched says
You’re welcome!
James W. Mills says
Brandi, made these this morning and shared with my next-door neighbors, as a Chef I wouldn't change a thing, balanced in both the ingrediencies and flavor. Thank you for sharing
staysnatched says
I’m glad you were able to share them!
Ashley says
Wow I never thought of using my silicone cupcake cups in the air fryer! This gives me so many ideas! I hate cleaning the metal muffin pans and hesitate making recipes that call for them unless absolutely necessary so this is a game changer! Thanks!
staysnatched says
You’re welcome.
Lynda says
Do you need to oil the Egg Bite Cups?
staysnatched says
No, not the ones I useD
Sonja says
Do I need to pre-heat the air fryer?
staysnatched says
If your air fryer came with instructions saying to preheat it, then yes preheat it.
Bonita says
Lactose intolerance can I use almond milk
staysnatched says
Any milk is fine.
Chris says
How can we make these if we don't use an Air Fryer?
staysnatched says
https://www.staysnatched.com/keto-bacon-egg-muffins/