Quick Egg Bites with Bacon & Cheese Air Fryer Recipe
These egg bites are a delicious, high-protein breakfast option perfect for the carnivore diet. Made in the air fryer, they are quick, easy, and packed with crispy bacon and cheese for a satisfying start to the day.
Equipment
- Air fryer (standard size)
- Silicone muffin molds or ramekins
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon sugar-free, uncured
- ¼ cup shredded hard cheese Parmesan or aged cheddar, allowed in a flexible carnivore diet
- 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Cook the bacon: Place the bacon in the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Grease the muffin molds: Lightly grease silicone muffin molds or ramekins with tallow or clarified butter.
- Assemble the egg bites: Divide the chopped bacon evenly between the molds. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon. If following a flexible carnivore diet, sprinkle a small amount of cheese into each mold.
- Cook the egg bites: Place the muffin molds in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the eggs are set and cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the egg bites from the molds and serve hot.
Notes
Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):
- Extra Cheesy Bites: Add extra cheese to the egg mixture for a cheesier bite.
- Spicy Egg Bites: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalProtein: 15gFat: 15g
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