What temperature is best for cooking egg bites in the air fryer?

I tested a few different temperature settings and found that 280F degrees produced the best results. Higher temperatures caused the egg bites to expand too quickly, which resulted in them cooking unevenly. They were also misshaped and browned too much on the tops.

Can you make egg bites with egg whites only?

Yes, you can use egg whites to make air fryer egg bites. Just increase the eggs to about 6 to get enough egg whites to make 8 egg bites. I've also made them using cartoned egg whites.

Can you freeze egg bites?

Absolutely! Let them cool in the fridge first, then transfer the egg bites to a freezer safe container. Arrange them in a single layer or in between sheets of parchment or wax paper. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Can you use a metal muffin pan in the air fryer?

I haven’t test these egg bites with anything other than silicone molds. If you have a metal muffin pan that fits your air fryer, you can give it a try. Just keep in mind that you may need to adjust the air frying temperature and time for the egg bites.

Air Fryer Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese

Description

Air Fryer Egg Bites are creamy and fluffy made with cottage cheese, crumbled bacon, Swiss cheese and green onion. They’re perfect for meal prepping and breakfast-on-the-go!

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
1/4 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

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Instructions

Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.
Divide the bacon, green onion and cheese into 8 standard size silicone muffin cups.
Pour the egg mixture into the cups, filling 3/4 full.
Carefully transfer the filled muffin cups to the air fryer basket.
Air fry on 280F for 13-15 minutes or until the eggs are set.
Remove the basket from the air fryer and let the egg bites cool just enough to handle.
Carefully transfer to a plate and remove the egg bites from the silicone cups.
Serve with your choice of sides or store in the fridge or freezer for later.

Notes

You can whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together, but for the creamiest and smoothest texture, I like to blend them together.
Be careful not to over fill the muffin cups. The eggs will expand and puff up as they air fry, so just fill them to a maximum of 3/4 full.
Don’t overcook the egg bites in the air fryer as they will get tough and rubbery.
This recipe was made in a 5.8 quart air fryer basket. If you have a smaller air fryer, you can half the recipe or air fry the egg bites in two batches.
Air fryers differ so you may need to adjust the temperature and air frying time slightly for your brand or model.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.