Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 20-22 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Intensity: Easy
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of ham (regular or turkey ham)
- 6 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing the muffin tin)
- Optional: shredded cheese, chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers or spinach), chopped herbs (like chives or parsley)
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Lightly grease the cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Line Cups with Ham:
- Take a slice of ham and press it into one cup of the muffin tin, creating a small cup or nest. Make sure the ham covers the bottom and sides of the cup to hold the egg.
- Crack Eggs into Ham Cups:
- Crack one egg into each ham-lined cup.
- Season and Add Extras:
- Season each egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Optionally, add toppings like shredded cheese, chopped vegetables, or herbs on top of the eggs.
- Air Fry:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry the ham and egg breakfast cups at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness. For runny yolks, aim for about 10 minutes, while fully cooked yolks may take closer to 12 minutes.
- Serve Warm:
- Once cooked, carefully remove the breakfast cups from the air fryer.
- Use a spatula or spoon to gently lift the cups out of the muffin tin.
- Serve the warm ham and egg breakfast cups immediately as a delicious and protein-packed breakfast or brunch option.
Enjoy your Air Fryer Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups with a total preparation and cooking time of around 20-22 minutes!
