Description
Air Fryer Cottage Cheese & Veggie Frittata Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F for about 3 minutes, following your air fryer manufacturer’s instructions.
- Finely dice the bell pepper and onion. Chop the spinach into small pieces. If the vegetables are wet, pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the bell pepper, spinach, onion, and shredded cheddar.
- Lightly grease six small silicone muffin cups or air-fryer-safe ramekins with cooking spray. Divide the egg mixture evenly among them, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Arrange the cups in the air fryer basket, leaving space for air to circulate. Cook at 300°F for 10–15 minutes, checking toward the end.
- Let the frittata cups rest for 2–3 minutes before carefully removing them from their molds.
- Enjoy warm with fresh fruit, whole-grain toast, or a simple side salad.
Notes
- Don’t overfill: Leave room at the top because the eggs puff up while cooking.
- Keep vegetables finely chopped: Smaller pieces distribute evenly and cook more reliably.
- Avoid excess moisture: Watery vegetables can make the centers soggy.
- Check your air fryer early: Cooking time varies by appliance and cup size.
- Use silicone cups or suitable ramekins: Make sure they are heat-safe and fit comfortably in your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 frittata cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg