🥚🌿 Vegetable-Filled Omelette or Frittata (Air Fryer)
A fluffy, protein-packed egg dish loaded with colorful vegetables—easy to customize, quick to cook, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients:
🥚 Egg base:
- 5–6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional, makes it fluffier)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder or Italian seasoning
🥦 Vegetables (choose a mix):
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup spinach (chopped)
- ¼ cup onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup tomatoes, diced (remove excess seeds for less moisture)
- Optional: corn, zucchini, broccoli (lightly pre-cooked)
🧀 Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, or mix)
- Cooked chicken or turkey pieces
- Chili flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep vegetables
Lightly sauté watery vegetables (like mushrooms, zucchini, or onions) for 2–3 minutes to reduce moisture.
Spinach can be added raw or wilted.
2. Mix eggs
In a bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Milk/cream
- Salt, pepper, and seasoning
3. Combine
Add vegetables (and cheese if using) into egg mixture.
Stir gently.
4. Prepare pan
Use a small oven-safe dish or silicone pan that fits in your air fryer.
Lightly grease it.
5. Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
Pour mixture into pan.
Cook for 12–18 minutes, until:
- Eggs are fully set
- Top is lightly golden
Check at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
6. Rest & serve
Let sit for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serve with:
- Toast or avocado
- Fresh salad
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Yogurt dip or sour cream
🔥 Flavor profile:
- 🥚 Light, fluffy egg base
- 🥦 Fresh, tender vegetables
- 🧀 Creamy, savory cheese (if added)
- 🌿 Mild herbs and seasoning
🔄 Variations:
- 🧀 Mediterranean frittata (feta, olives, spinach)
- 🌶️ Spicy version with jalapeños and pepper jack
- 🥓 Bacon & cheddar breakfast frittata
- 🍄 Mushroom & Swiss cheesy frittata
- 🥑 Low-carb veggie-only omelette bake
💡 Tips:
- Avoid watery vegetables unless pre-cooked
- Don’t overfill pan—eggs need space to rise
- Check early to prevent rubbery texture
- Silicone pans make removal easier