Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta—Breakfast for 4
Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta is a delightful breakfast dish combining Mediterranean and American flavors. This air-fryer recipe features eggs, vegetables, and cheese, creating a scrumptious, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
Mediterranean American Fusion
Servings
4
Food Stars
Eggs
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Grease the air fryer-safe baking dish with olive oil
- On the cutting board, use the chef’s knife to halve cherry tomatoes, dice red bell pepper and red onion, chop baby spinach, and chop fresh basil
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh basil to the egg mixture in the large mixing bowl
- Use the silicone spatula to gently fold all ingredients together until well combined
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased air fryer-safe baking dish
- Place the baking dish in the preheated air fryer
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until eggs are set and lightly golden on top
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the air fryer using oven mitts or a towel to avoid burns
- Allow Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta to cool for a few minutes before serving
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 tsp ground coffee
- Add 1/4 cup chopped radicchio
- Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1 cup diced grapefruit
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 3/4 tsp
- Add 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- Add 1/4 cup capers, drained
- Replace feta cheese with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Add 1/4 cup capers, drained
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Increase black pepper to 1/2 tsp
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 cup raisins
- Replace red onion with 1 small sweet onion, diced
- Increase milk to 3/4 cup
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- Add 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup vegetable broth
🍸 Alcoholic
- Sauvignon Blanc: The crisp acidity and citrus notes complement the fresh vegetables and feta cheese in the dish
- Rosé: The light fruitiness and refreshing nature of rosé pairs well with the Mediterranean flavors and richness of the cheeses
- Bloody Mary: The savory tomato base and spiciness enhance the flavors of the vegetables, while the vodka adds a kick to contrast with the creamy eggs
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Mint Lemonade: Refreshing and complements the Mediterranean flavors
- Sparkling Water with Lime: Enhances the dish’s freshness and lightness
- Iced Green Tea: Adds a subtle earthiness that balances the richness of the cheeses
🥓 Keto
- Remove milk
- Replace with 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Decrease cherry tomatoes to 1/2 cup, halved
- Increase spinach to 3 cups, chopped
- Increase feta cheese to 1 cup, crumbled
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Add 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1 tsp dried oregano
🥑 Paleo
- Remove milk
- Replace feta cheese with 3/4 cup diced avocado
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1 cup of cooked, flaked salmon
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 8 large eggs with 2 cups of chickpea flour
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese with 3/4 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed
🥩 Whole30
- Remove milk
- Replace crumbled feta cheese with 3/4 cup diced avocado
- Remove shredded mozzarella cheese
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove cherry tomatoes
- Remove red bell pepper
- Remove red onion
- Replace baby spinach with 2 cups cooked and chopped zucchini
- Replace feta cheese with 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease feta cheese to 1/2 cup
- Decrease mozzarella cheese to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace feta cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Increase baby spinach to 3 cups
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace feta cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Increase spinach to 3 cups
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove 1/2 tsp salt
- Decrease black pepper to 1/8 tsp
- Replace feta cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Add 1/4 tsp garlic powder
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 8 large eggs with 4 large eggs and 1 cup egg whites
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Decrease crumbled feta cheese to 1/2 cup
- Decrease shredded mozzarella cheese to 1/4 cup
- Increase baby spinach to 3 cups
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup chopped kale
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric
- Add 1/4 tsp ground ginger
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace red onion with 1/2 cup diced green onion (green tops only)
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1 cup diced zucchini
- Decrease red bell pepper to 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- Replace baby spinach with 2 cups chopped kale
💧 Kidney Disease
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace feta cheese with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace feta cheese with 3/4 cup lactose-free feta cheese alternative
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1/2 cup lactose-free mozzarella cheese alternative
🍺 Liver Disease
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace feta cheese with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace feta cheese with pasteurized feta cheese
- Use pasteurized milk
Beti’s Reflections
One sunny Mediterranean morning, as I strolled through a bustling American farmers market, inspiration struck like a bolt of culinary lightning. The vibrant colors and fresh aromas of the produce transported me to a world where these two distinct cuisines could dance together in perfect harmony. And so, the Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta was born!
This delightful air fryer breakfast recipe serves up a scrumptious, protein-packed meal for four people. It’s perfect for those seeking healthy egg recipes or vegetarian air fryer dishes. However, if you have any dietary restrictions or health conditions, please consult with your healthcare professional before indulging in this Mediterranean brunch idea.
The ingredients in this easy frittata recipe are simple yet bursting with flavor. We’re talking 8 large eggs, milk, salt and pepper for the base; cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion for that Mediterranean touch; baby spinach for some green goodness; crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella cheese for that irresistible cheesy delight; and fresh basil to top it all off with an aromatic twist. The olive oil not only adds a rich taste but also ensures your Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta comes out perfectly cooked from your air fryer.
To create this air-fried feta spinach breakfast masterpiece, start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and greasing an air fryer-safe baking dish with olive oil. Chop up those beautiful veggies and whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the chopped ingredients along with the cheeses and basil until well combined. Pour this heavenly mixture into your prepared baking dish and cook it in the preheated air fryer for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden on top. Let your Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta cool for a few minutes before serving up this healthy air fryer brunch recipe to your adoring fans.
So, there you have it, my dear foodies! A quick and delicious air fryer Mediterranean breakfast that will transport your taste buds on a culinary adventure. The Eggsquisite Air-Fry Fiesta is not only a family-friendly air fryer egg recipe but also a fantastic way to impress your friends at your next brunch gathering. Give this air fryer veggie and cheese frittata a try, and don’t forget to share your creations with us here at TheKitchen.ai. Happy cooking!
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