Description
This Air Fryer Cheesy Egg Bagels recipe offers a quick and delicious breakfast option where bagels are filled with eggs and topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, all perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a crispy, cheesy, and protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 2 bagels, sliced in half
Egg Filling
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking the bagels and eggs evenly.
- Prepare Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the bagels from sticking during cooking.
- Arrange Bagels: Place the bagel halves in the air fryer basket with the cut side facing up, ready to hold the egg and cheese mixture.
- Create Egg Space: Use a spoon to gently press down the center of each bagel half to create a small well to hold the egg. If necessary, scoop out a bit more of the bagel to ensure enough space for the egg.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into the well of each bagel half, making sure not to overflow the edges.
- Season and Top: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the eggs, then evenly distribute the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top.
- Air Fry: Cook in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your desired firmness and the cheese has melted and is bubbly. Adjust cooking time as needed for runnier or firmer yolks.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the cheesy egg bagels from the air fryer, sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions, and serve warm for a tasty breakfast treat.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on your air fryer model; keep an eye to avoid overcooking the eggs.
- For a runnier yolk, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
- You can substitute bagels with bread slices or English muffins for a variation.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra protein and flavor.
- Use non-stick spray to easily remove bagels and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
