Craving a breakfast that’s easy, delicious, and a little bit healthier? These Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Bites are just what you need! Thanks to the magic of the air fryer, you can whip up a batch of these tasty bites in no time. Packed with flavor and a perfect balance of goodness, they make a great start to your day without the fuss!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Perfect Portions: These breakfast bites are conveniently sized for on-the-go mornings.
- Protein-Packed: With sausage and egg, they'll keep you fueled till lunchtime.
- Easy to Make: The air fryer simplifies the cooking process, saving you time.
🥘 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for these Air Fryer Breakfast Bites:
- Ground Breakfast Sausage: Brings a savory, hearty taste that gives these egg bites their breakfast-worthy flavor.
- Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes: Provide a comforting, starchy base that perfectly complements the sausage and eggs.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Divided): Adds richness and a tangy flavor, as well as creating a deliciously melty texture.
- Onion Powder: Infuses the bites with a subtle hint of sweetness and depth, enhancing the savory flavors of the sausage and eggs.
- Salt: Is essential for enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients, making them more pronounced and delicious.
- Pepper: Adds a touch of heat, creating a balanced flavor profile that keeps the bites from being too rich.
- Olive Oil: Ensures that the egg bites don't stick to the pan, while also adding a slight fruity note to the overall flavor.
- Eggs: Are the binding agent in this dish, providing structure and a fluffy, satisfying texture.
- Parsley For Garnish: Adds a pop of color and a hint of freshness, balancing out the rich, savory flavors of the egg bites.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
Here are a few egg bites recipe variations:
- Spinach and Feta Hashbrown Bites: Incorporate sautéed spinach and crumbled feta cheese into the hashbrown mixture for a delightful Mediterranean twist.
- Bacon and Cheddar Sausage Egg Bites: Add crispy bacon bits and sharp cheddar cheese to the sausage and egg mixture for a savory and indulgent flavor.
- Mushroom and Swiss Hashbrown Bites: Sauté mushrooms until golden brown and mix them with Swiss cheese to create a rich and earthy variation.
- Vegetarian Egg Breakfast Bites: For a vegetarian version, you can skip the sausage but add a tablespoon of feta cheese and chopped green onions for tasty egg muffins.
- For a herby twist, add some thyme or rosemary to the egg bites mixture.
- Whilst this recipe uses onion powder, salt and pepper, you can make egg bites with other ingredients such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper and even a teaspoon of chili powder.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Bites?
Making air fryer breakfast bites couldn’t be easier! Here are the steps for making these sausage and egg bites:
Step One: Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties. Place the sausage patties into the air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
Step Two: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups of shredded cheese, garlic salt, salt and pepper, and oil.
Step Three: Add cooking spray to the egg muffin liners. Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in the jumbo muffin liners. Place egg mold liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
Step Four: Place one sausage patty into each hashbrown cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cup and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup. Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
Step Five: Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
Step Six: Remove the egg bites from the air fryer. Garnish with parsley and serve egg bites with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use Jumbo Muffin Liners: For the best results, use jumbo muffin liners to hold the hash browns and egg mixture. This provides enough space for the ingredients to cook evenly and prevents them from spilling over.
- Customize the Filling: Add extra veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or onions to the hash brown mixture for additional flavor and nutrition without altering the cooking process.
- Monitor Cooking Time for Desired Yolk Consistency: Adjust the cooking time to suit your preference for egg yolk consistency. For a runny yolk, cook for a bit less than 10 minutes; for a firmer yolk, cook a little longer.
- Double the Batch for Meal Prep: These breakfast bites are perfect for meal prep. Make a double batch and store the extras in the fridge or freezer for an easy, grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
💭 FAQs
Breakfast air fryer egg bites are mini-sized versions of your favorite breakfast. If you love to cook eggs, sausages, and hashbrowns then you’re going to love these little breakfast bites!
To make these breakfast bites into keto low-carb bites. Use more egg mixture instead of hash browns and then cook egg bites with the same method as above.
Yes, you can! Batch-cooking breakfast egg bites in an air fryer is a great way to save time. If you choose to make a double batch then Just make sure to use more muffin liners and cook the egg bites in two batches.
Leftover egg bites can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days.
You can freeze these air fryer egg bites. To freeze the egg bites, place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for about an hour before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to three months.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are my favorite sides to serve with Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Bites:
- Baked Beans: Hearty baked beans provide a comforting and savory side to accompany the hashbrown bites.
- Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus: Elevate your breakfast with crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus for a delicious and elegant touch.
- Tomato and Avocado Salsa: Dice tomatoes and avocados, mix with cilantro and squeeze a bit of lime for a refreshing salsa.
- Fried or Poached Eggs: Serve Hashbrown Breakfast Bites with classic fried or poached eggs for a traditional breakfast feel.
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Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Breakfast Sausage
- 3 Cups Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
- 2 ¾ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Divided
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 12 Eggs
- Parsley For Garnish
Instructions
- Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
- Place the sausage patties into the air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups of shredded cheese, garlic salt, salt and pepper, and oil.
- Add cooking spray to the egg muffin liners. Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in the jumbo muffin liners.
- Place egg mold liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
- Place one sausage patty into each hashbrown cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cup and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup.
- Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
- Remove the egg bites from the air fryer. Garnish with parsley and serve egg bites with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.
Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Breakfast Sausage
- 3 Cups Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
- 2 ¾ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Divided
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 12 Eggs
- Parsley For Garnish
Instructions
- Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
- Place the sausage patties into the air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups of shredded cheese, garlic salt, salt and pepper, and oil.
- Add cooking spray to the egg muffin liners. Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in the jumbo muffin liners.
- Place egg mold liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
- Place one sausage patty into each hashbrown cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cup and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup.
- Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
- Remove the egg bites from the air fryer. Garnish with parsley and serve egg bites with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.
Notes
Nutrition
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