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Easy Air Fryer Frittata

This delicious and easy air fryer frittata is the perfect airfryer breakfast, which also works great for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.25

Ingredients

  • 120 g finely sliced ham roughly chopped (£1.98)
  • 6 eggs £1.50
  • 3 mixed peppers finely diced (£1.59)
  • 3 spring onion thinly sliced (£0.69/2)
  • 80 g spinach £1
  • 300 ml cottage cheese £0.79
  • Fresh chives finely chopped to serve (£0.60/2= £0.30)

Cupboard Essentials

  • Spray of oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cover the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain in a collider and rinse in cold water. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach and set aside.
  • Combine the eggs and cottage cheese by whisking until incorporated. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir the peppers, spinach, ham and spring onion into a bowl.
  • Place parchment paper into your cake tin, then spray with oil. Pour the egg mix into the tin and pop in your airfryer basket. I like to spray the top with a little oil too for the best colour.
  • Cook at 350°F/180°C for 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of your tin. Leave to rest for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and slice into portions. Top with fresh chives & enjoy!

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking: The cooking time can vary based on the size and shape of your dish, which is why I recommend a range of 15-30 minutes. After 15 minutes, test the frittata by inserting a knife into the center. It’s done when the frittata is firm and the knife comes out clean.
  • Prevent sticking: To avoid sticking, we cook the air fryer frittata with parchment paper. I like to lightly coat the paper with oil spray for extra insurance. Allowing the frittata to rest after cooking helps the eggs naturally release from the paper.
  • Season the egg mixture: Make sure to add salt and pepper to the egg mixture before cooking. This ensures that the frittata is evenly seasoned throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3473IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg