33 Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Eggs, bacon, hash browns and pastries in under 15 minutes.
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Breakfast is the meal where an air fryer saves the most washing up. Bacon renders into its own fat instead of spitting across a hob, eggs cook in ramekins with no pan, and hash browns come out crisper than a frying pan manages. Most of what follows is done inside 15 minutes.
All 33 air fryer breakfast recipes
Air Fryer Bagels
180°C · 8-10 min
Soft, chewy bagels with a golden crust, made as a quick small batch in the air fryer. Great for breakfast sandwiches or cream cheese. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Baked Oats
160°C · 12-16 min
Soft, cake-like baked oats that feel like dessert for breakfast. Easy to customise with banana, berries or chocolate chips. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 12-16 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Biscuits
170°C · 7-10 min
Fluffy biscuits with golden tops, baked fast in the air fryer. Great for breakfast sandwiches, gravy or honey butter. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 7-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins
160°C · 14-17 min
Tender, bakery-style blueberry muffins with domed tops and juicy bursts of fruit. The air fryer bakes them quickly with a lovely golden crumb, no big oven needed for a small batch. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 14-17 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
180°C · 6-8 min
Warm breakfast burritos with egg, cheese and your favourite fillings, crisped on the outside in the air fryer. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
200°C · 16-20 min
Golden breakfast potatoes with crisp edges and fluffy centres. Perfect with eggs, bacon or breakfast burritos. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 16-20 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
180°C · 6-9 min
A hot breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage, all made quickly in the air fryer. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 6-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links
180°C · 8-10 min
Breakfast sausage links cook up browned and juicy in the air fryer while you sort the rest of the fry-up. The even heat means no turning a spitting pan, and they finish perfectly plump every time. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Croissants
170°C · 8-10 min
Golden, flaky croissants with a crisp exterior and buttery layers. Perfect for a quick breakfast bake from ready-to-roll dough. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Egg Bites
150°C · 10-12 min
Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites you can make ahead for busy mornings. Customise them with your favourite fillings. Cooks at 150°C / 300°F for 10-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Egg Cups
175°C · 10-12 min
Portable baked egg cups loaded with cheese, ham and veg, ideal for meal prep. The air fryer sets them quickly into neat, fluffy portions you can grab on busy mornings. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 10-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Egg Muffins
175°C · 11-13 min
Crustless egg muffins packed with veg and cheese, a protein-rich make-ahead breakfast. The air fryer bakes them into neat, fluffy rounds that reheat brilliantly through the week. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 11-13 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Eggs
130°C · 9-11 min
Whole eggs in the shell come out with set whites and creamy yolks, all without boiling a pan of water. Ideal for meal prep, salads and quick breakfasts. Cooks at 130°C / 270°F for 9-11 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer French Toast
180°C · 8-10 min
Thick slices of bread soaked in vanilla-cinnamon custard and air fried until golden and custardy inside. No pan of butter to watch, just crisp edges and a soft, rich centre. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
180°C · 8-10 min
Crisp-edged French toast sticks with a soft custardy middle. Fun for kids, easy for brunch and perfect for dipping. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Frittata
170°C · 15-18 min
A hearty Italian-style frittata packed with veg and cheese, baked in a tin until golden and set. The air fryer gives it a lovely lifted top without the fiddle of finishing under a grill. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 15-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Granola
160°C · 8-12 min
Crunchy homemade granola with toasted oats and nuts, made faster than in the oven. Great for yoghurt, fruit bowls and snacking. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
200°C · 10-14 min
Crisp, golden hash brown patties with soft potato middles. A breakfast staple that comes out beautifully in the air fryer. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Home Fries
200°C · 18-22 min
Diced breakfast potatoes tossed with peppers, onion and paprika until crisp outside and fluffy within. The air fryer gives you that diner-style crunch without a greasy skillet. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 18-22 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Omelette
175°C · 8-10 min
A fluffy, fuss-free omelette cooked in a small tin in the air fryer, so there is no pan to babysit and no flipping. The circulating heat sets the eggs evenly while the cheese melts and the fillings warm through. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Pancakes
175°C · 8-10 min
Thick, fluffy American-style pancakes baked in silicone moulds, so you can cook several at once with no flipping and no greasy pan. They come out tall and golden, ready for syrup. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
200°C · 14-18 min
Crisp, savoury potato pancakes with golden edges and a tender middle, like latkes without the oily pan. The air fryer crisps them evenly using just a little oil. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 14-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sausage Links
180°C · 9-12 min
Juicy breakfast sausage links with a browned, blistered skin and no splattering pan. The air fryer renders them evenly so they stay succulent inside with a satisfying snap outside. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 9-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sausage Patties
190°C · 8-10 min
Crisp-edged sausage patties with juicy centres, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or a full cooked breakfast. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
180°C · 10-14 min
Golden flaky pastry wrapped around savoury sausage meat. A bakery classic that works beautifully in the air fryer. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 10-14 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
180°C · 12-16 min
Crisp golden crumb, savoury sausage layer and a soft or firm egg centre. The air fryer makes Scotch eggs much lighter than deep-frying. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 12-16 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
150°C · 7-9 min
Soft, creamy scrambled eggs made hands-off in the air fryer. You simply stir once or twice partway through, and the gentle heat gives you tender curds without constant stirring at the hob. Cooks at 150°C / 300°F for 7-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Toad in the Hole
200°C · 18-22 min
Sausages baked in a puffy, golden Yorkshire batter, a British classic made surprisingly well in the air fryer. The hot circulating air helps the batter rise tall around the browned sausages. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 18-22 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Waffles
180°C · 6-8 min
Crisp, golden waffles straight from frozen or reheated to order in the air fryer, no toaster needed. The dry circulating heat gives you crunchy edges and a warm, fluffy middle every time. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Bacon in the Air Fryer
190°C · 8-12 min
Cook bacon in an air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the rashers are as crisp as you want. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer
130°C · 12-15 min
Cook hard-boiled eggs in an air fryer at 130°C / 270°F for 12-15 minutes, then chill them in ice water so they peel cleanly. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Hash Browns in the Air Fryer
200°C · 12-15 min
Cook homemade hash browns in an air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are lacy and golden. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
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Poached Eggs in the Air Fryer
180°C · 6-8 min
Cook poached-style eggs in an air fryer at 180°C / 360°F for 6-8 minutes in greased cups with a spoon of water, until the whites are set. Ingredients, method and starting times for a domestic air fryer.
Read moreCooking eggs without a pan
Eggs need a container - a silicone mould, a small ramekin or a foil case. Cracked straight into the basket they run through the holes. In a ramekin at 160°C / 320°F you get a reliable baked egg in 6-8 minutes.
Eggs in the shell are the exception and the party trick: 9-12 minutes at 130°C / 270°F gives you a hard-boiled egg with no water and no pan at all.
Batch cooking for the week
Egg bites, breakfast sausages and bacon all reheat well, so it is worth filling the basket once at the weekend. Cook, cool completely, then keep them in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating takes 3-4 minutes at 160°C / 320°F - far better than a microwave, which turns crisp bacon soft and makes egg rubbery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook eggs in an air fryer?
Yes, but they need a container. Use a ramekin or silicone mould at 160°C / 320°F for 6-8 minutes. Eggs in the shell work too - 9-12 minutes at 130°C / 270°F for hard-boiled.
How long does bacon take in an air fryer?
7-10 minutes at 200°C / 400°F, depending on thickness and how crisp you want it. Lay the rashers flat in a single layer and pour off the rendered fat if you are cooking a second batch.
Can you make toast in an air fryer?
Yes - about 3-4 minutes at 200°C / 400°F, flipping once. It is slower than a toaster but useful if you want to melt something on top at the same time.
Is an air fryer good for breakfast?
It is the best single appliance for it. Bacon, sausages, hash browns, eggs, pastries and toast all cook well, and because it preheats in two minutes there is no waiting around first thing.