Making an omelette in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic dish. So this air fryer omelette is a great way to start your busy mornings with a healthy breakfast option. Just add your favourite ingredients to whisked eggs, and you have a delicious breakfast or brunch in no time at all. Cooking this omelette in your air fryer is a fast and convenient method that guarantees a perfectly cooked omelette each and every time. You will not go back to cooking an omelette in a frying pan again.
This is such a versatile recipe, you can customise it with your favourite fillings or using up any leftover cheese, vegetables and meats from the back of your fridge. Other vegetables like bell peppers, peas, asparagus, mushrooms, potatoes and onions all work well. If you don’t have ham then chorizo or bacon are great alternatives. And if you have no cheddar then goats cheese, brie, feta, gouda, gruyere, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta or Boursin both work well in an omelette. Learn how to make a perfectly fluffy and crispy omelette in your air fryer with minimal ingredients using this simple recipe.
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 8-10 minutes
SERVES 2 people
KIT you will need an air fryer, a Pyrex jug and a paper liner (or a small oven proof dish)
Ingredients for air fryer omelette
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons of milk (optional for fluffier texture)
A handful of fresh spinach, roughly chopped
A slice of cooked ham, chopped
2 tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese
A fresh tomato, chopped
A tablespoon of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Sea salt and ground black pepper
Method
So start by cracking your two eggs into a Pyrex jug, and add the milk (if using). Then whisk them with a fork. Chop up your spinach, ham, tomato and parsley and add to the jug. Bud keep back some of the parsley for serving. The add the grated cheddar cheese to the jug and then season with a pinch of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Then mix the ingredients together well.
So put your paper liner inside the air fryer basket, leaving the crisper plates in. Carefully pour the omelette mix in to the liner. Set the temperature to 190C and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the omelette is golden brown and piping hot.
Take the omelette out of the air fryer basket and carefully remove the liner using a spatula. Sprinkle over the remaining chopped parsley and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your air fryer omelette! You can serve it with toast at breakfast time or serve with a side salad at lunchtime.
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