There is nothing better than a great-tasting dish that is packed with goodness, is effortless to make or pull together, and is healthy too. Eggs are the best way to get your essential vitamins and minerals into your body, they are extremely versatile, and taking a moment to enjoy these air fryer egg recipes for healthy protein to enjoy throughout the day is a must.
Protein can help to fuel you on your daily adventures and keeps your muscles strong to keep going, and eggs are a great choice if you don’t want to eat meat for your protein, or you are a vegetarian. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and recipes to try, and with the air fryer, it is easier than ever.
#1. Air Fryer Egg Cups
If you wanted easy and simple to make this is the dish for you. Finding air fryer egg recipes that only need 3-ingredients is the icing on the cake, as it were, and they are done in a quarter of an hour, do you need anything more?
And the basics are fundamental, then you can edit and tweak to your heart’s desire with ingredient and filling combinations, and make a batch suited to every member of the family if you like. Simply chop all your fillings, add them to the egg mix, and fill the silicone egg cup molds in the air fryer to cook for 15-minutes.
I always like to give a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper on the top before they cook to add flavor but also a nice pop of color with the specks of black and pink (we like to use pink Himalayan salt). They are quick to make for school lunch boxes, to serve with a big salad for lunch, or for a grab-and-go morning snack as you head out the door to the office.
My kids love fried eggs, they will eat them every day if I make them every day, but I don’t like the smell of the fried oil in the house or having to clean pans day in and day out, so discovered these convection oven egg recipes was a blessing.
They are the easiest eggs to make, require no supervision, to begin with (only near the end to reach your desired readiness, and you eliminate the task of scraping a pan every day. Simply pop the little container into the dishwasher and carry on with your day.
I make a big batch of these because the family is big fans, but also to use for sandwiches or baps to pack for the hubby for work with some bacon and mayo, he loves them. Life is busy, we know this, so to feed the kids a healthy breakfast dish when time is of the essence is a winner in my house.
And if you are open to trying new ideas, or already eating these, we have tried them with duck and quail eggs successfully. The smaller ones are great to use as part of appetizers when having guests over.
The ultimate egg dish to get your day started on the right note is ready in under 5-minutes, are weight watchers and keto-friendly, and is easily adaptable to your diet and nutritional eating plan.
We all try to stay healthy, but cooking with oil in a pan is not always the best option. Trying these easy, beginner-focused egg air fryer recipes is a good way to start your culinary journey and is tasty as well. Everything goes into one bowl, what could be simpler than that, add seasoning and pop the mix into the air fryer tray or aluminum bowl and cook for 5 minutes.
Carefully take out and serve. You can top it with rocket salad and cherry tomatoes for the perfect work lunch, sliced avocado and cracked black pepper, and sliced into triangles to arrange on a platter for the next family gathering.
Quick and effortless, and the best choice when you have a busy household and kids who need healthy sustenance options. Now your children can enjoy an ‘egg pizza’ with their slice of toast.
My husband loves a good fry-up on the weekends, and why not, we have all worked hard during the week and a full English breakfast is a fuel you need to head out for the day. But if you have ever made a full breakfast plate you will know how many components are involved, and trying to get them all done at the same time is quite the juggling act.
So worrying about the eggs overcooking and drying out is one less thing to worry about if you try these easy egg convection oven recipes, they essentially cook themselves and while doing so you can plate up the rest of the ingredients waiting in the oven.
Then serve the hot soft eggs alongside and you have a winner every time. I never thought I’d cook a morning meal, let alone eggs, in the air fryer but here we are and we have not looked back.
A must-have appliance and recipe in your culinary arsenal.
This dish was so simple I made my husband make it for the family (while I supervised, ha) and he couldn’t believe it was that easy, and why I rave about it to my friends and family to get their loved ones to try it too and it means one less task for you in the mornings.
Not only are these healthy air fryer egg recipes a breeze to make, but you have all the ingredients in one bite. A slice of toast packed with deliciousness and is filling too so you can send the kids off to school with full tummies and they won’t be hungry an hour later and not being able to concentrate in class because of growling stomachs.
We use bacon and egg but you could also try ham and egg to change things up, egg and spring onions and peppers for a veggie option, there is nothing you can’t make when it comes to this recipe. The versatility and customizability are why it is a firm favorite in our house and constant rotation on the breakfast menu.
This was absolutely not something I had ever thought I would see not to mention make myself, but I gave it a try and I was pleasantly surprised.
My kids love deviled eggs with the creamy topping and color pop from the chopped chives but I feel the need to be on constant watch when I have a pot of boiling water on the stove and until they are done I am on edge, not a great way to start the day when you are the host.
I was told about these quick convection oven egg recipes that needed no supervision and were safe to put on in the kitchen while you carry on with the rest of the celebration prep so I jumped at the chance to try them. They were a huge success and I was calm the entire time.
You can set the timer to get them to the consistency you like but for the hard-boiled egg version perfect for creamy topped eggs all it took was around 18 minutes. Then place them in ice water to cool down and stop the cooking process and you will be decorating them in no time. A winning dish all around.
A 10-minute breakfast sandwich of champions, and is packed with goodness. I used to eat these as a child all the time, probably because they are cheap making this dish perfectly budget-friendly, and they are delicious using only a handful of ingredients.
Take a slice of bread (and even this step is easily customized to your liking, I particularly love rye or sourdough bread, but white or seeded bread is just as good), cut a hole in the middle with a knife or cookie cutter is the quickest, and lay in the air fryer basket with a raw egg in the middle.
Season generously, I even add onion and garlic powder for added flavor and depth and cook till the eggs are done. Start with 5 minutes and flip again afterward for another 2 minutes.
You can serve them as is with sliced bacon on the side, but I like to make a sandwich with cheese, bacon, and avocado for the ultimate morning fuel food, there are so many options you will be making this daily to try them all.
We always make these when the children have friends staying over and since have had parents asking us for the recipe for this breakfast dish their kid has been asking for it non-stop. Always a winner and must-have in the house, especially if you have children.
If I hadn’t made a hundred of these the first time around (I had a feeling they would go down a treat) I think my hubby and his friends would have gone berserk. They couldn’t stop raving about how delicious they were and certainly didn’t stop till they were stuffed and couldn’t move.
I love anything that looks like a spring roll that I can dip in a sweet chili sauce, so this was a great version of what we know to always be a dinner starter option.
If you want easy egg air fryer recipes that are true crowd-pleasers, start with this one, they were the hit of the morning and are now made at least once a week. And the fillings can be changed up according to what you feel like for that day, or it is the perfect way to use leftovers in the fridge that need use before they turn bad.
Simply pre-cook the fillings, egg, and sausage have been a clear winner in our house, but you could add ground beef and green pepper too. And the best part is that you can make a huge batch (you will need to once the family and especially the hubby get a hold of them) and freeze them down to use later in the week. Then just brush them with oil and fry from frozen, be sure to allow for added time to ensure they are fully thawed and hot right through.
Eat as is but the kids love them with tomato ketchup and hubby and I love dipping them into sweet chili sauce.
When we go on holiday my children love getting omelets from the buffet and I can see why they are everything all in one bite and you don’t need to have lots of little piles of different ingredients taking up space on the plate.
Of course, at the hotels, they make them in a pan right in front of you, but when you have a whole family to feed you rarely have the time to have them queue up and wait for their food to be ready. But I have found a solution.
These healthy egg convection oven recipes have saved the day many a time, and the omelet has now been a regular visitor to the dining table in the mornings. What the kids love about it is that they can fill it with more ingredients once it is cooked (this usually means a handful of cheese) and fold it in half with some toast on the side, there is nothing better than more filling.
They are ready in under 10 minutes and pretty much cook themselves while you get the rest of the breakfast items on the table.
Great tasting food doesn’t need to be complicated or an effort to make and enjoy, these healthy air fryer egg recipes make staying on track with your fitness and nutritional eating plan a pleasure.
I like to make these as a vegetarian option when celebrating at the house, something different compared to the traditional crudité platter or cooked veggies on the side, and you have the bonus of the egg protein too.
You can mix and match the fillings as you wish, and the cooking time is still the same. I know my kids love eggs and this is the best way to get them to eat vegetables too, neatly hidden under the egg and Himalayan salt sprinkle, these cups have gone down a treat.
They are a great size too so they pop nicely into a lunch box with a side salad and some dipping sauce. My hubby loves this meal for work (although he needs a couple of sausages on the side), but his box always comes home clean and empty so I know they are a success.
If you want a tried and tested method of getting the family to eat more veg but can’t bear the debate that comes with it as to why they are important try these soufflés.
The classic ham and cheese sandwich has been around for years and I doubt it will be going anywhere anytime soon, but add to that scrambled eggs and an egg pastry wrapper and you have the ultimate feel-good snack.
This recipe calls for only the ham and cheese in the egg roll wrapper, but I added a spoon of cooked scrambled egg and it took this snack food to the next level. All the best ingredients are wrapped up beautifully in a crispy, golden shell, dipped into garlic mayo and you won’t want to eat anything else.
Kids can be fussy eaters so I knew I needed to take a traditional dish and recreate it somehow, and this was a clear winner out of the trials I experimented with. It beats a toasty sandwich when you want something light and easy to nibble on as you go about your day, but the kids can grab one as they carry on playing in the garden, and is done in 2 bites so they don’t constantly have food in their hands.
They can also be placed in the freezer for the next function and cooked from frozen with added time. Brush with oil (avocado oil is a good one because it has a high smoke and burning point), and cook till heated through and golden.
Living in England for over a decade I have seen and tasted my fair share of scotch eggs, all shapes and sizes, all meats and flavorings, and I never get tired of it.
It is one of those basic foods that is filling and tasty, can be made healthy to keep you on track with your eating plan, and pleases the whole family. We love the eggs yolk to be soft to medium but whether you enjoy hard or soft eggs this dish is delicious.
The kids love to help to wrap the meat around the cooked eggs which means I can make more at a time (always try to get the kids involved in the kitchen, it is a learning moment but a great memory maker too) and their little hands somehow mold the meat that much better and more even around the egg.
Dip into your bread coating of choice, ground pork rinds have great fat value for energy but regular flour or almond flour works well too. Fry for 15 minutes and you have a super snack to dip into sweet chili mayo or cut into wedges to put in a gourmet salad.
If you have been looking for a breakfast on-the-go option then these convection oven egg recipes tick all the boxes. They look like they took hours to make but are done from start to eating in 25 minutes, and a bowl of these next to the PC when you know the day is going to be hectic gives you that protein fuel you need to get you to the end of the day.
The wonton wrappers are much easier to buy than trying to make them and filled with a cheesy egg white and bacon filling, you can’t go wrong.
Be sure to place them in a single layer of the air fryer so they cook evenly and brown on all sides, the rapid air circulation helps with this. Flip them over halfway through so the other side is just as golden and brown.
When I make these I like to make a conveyer belt of sorts, like an assembly line, this way I can make a lot, pop some in the fryer to cook while I portion up the rest to save in the freezer for another day. If you can get the hubby involved all the better, he can see the effort that goes into making these golden crispy pillows of deliciousness, and you can get the job done quicker.
I loved trying this dish because I saw that they keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container, which meant I could make a batch and be sustained for a few days before having to make them again.
And I already had a silicone mold on hand from my baking moments (not as successful as these) and so I decided to give them a try. Mix the eggs and seasoning and split between the cups of the silicone mold. Top with grated cheese (I like to be generous at this step because who doesn’t love cheese) and cook in the fryer till set.
We even made a batch with mushrooms and blue cheese for a school parents’ meeting, topped the ready egg bites with caramelized onion and some rocket, and it is safe to say we came home with a clean platter, so there are so many choices you could go for.
Effortless on the pocket too with only a few ingredients and no special trips to the store and most of the items you more than likely already have in the fridge or pantry.
Eggs benedict and eggs Florentine is an age-old traditional classic that has been on menus across the globe from royals to humble cafes on the sidewalk and is delicious every time.
When you see this dish it is impressive, sure, but many people are hesitant to give it a go for fear of one simple step, cooking the eggs. I can understand why because ideally when you slice into the dish you want the velvety egg to cascade down the side of the toast and envelope the rest of the ingredients, if the egg is overcooked you are left with somewhat of an underwhelming plate.
But these egg air fryer recipes have got you covered. Pop the ramekins into the fryer basket, add an egg in and cook for 5 minutes (depending on the strength of your fryer), the eggs are set, light, and fluffy, and ready for you to build the tower of taste that is a benedict.
The other ingredients are cooked and made while the eggs are frying and everything comes together nicely at the end. An impressive dish without the fuss, perfect for serving to the in-laws when you need a leg up, which with in-laws seems to be all the time.
Oh, the humble egg that is too often underestimated for its versatility and nutritional value, but is one of the few ingredients I dare not live without. It has everything neatly wrapped in a shell to protect the protein goodness and they are budget-friendly while keeping you and the family full.
That’s why trying these air fryer egg recipes for healthy protein to enjoy throughout the day is a must-have collection on hand when you want a quick snack or a filling meal with no time to spare. We always need a dish that is fuss-free and quick to make to take the weight off after a long week, and there are more great options on our blog for recipes to suit all occasions so be sure to check it out.
Eggs may seem simple, but they always deliver on taste and value.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
