Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
Ready in about 22 minutes.
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Warm breakfast burritos with egg, cheese and your favourite fillings, crisped on the outside in the air fryer.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas
- 4 scrambled eggs
- 100 g cheese
- Cooked bacon or sausage, optional
Method
- 1Fill the tortillas with scrambled eggs, cheese and optional fillings, then roll up.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 3Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp outside and hot through.
- 4Serve warm.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overfill or they can split.
- Wrap extras and reheat later for an easy breakfast.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer breakfast burritos steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer breakfast burritos?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 6-8 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer breakfast burritos ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer breakfast burritos serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.