Air Fryer Breakfast Bites Recipe

Introduction

These Air Fryer Breakfast Bites are a delicious and easy way to start your day. Packed with bacon, eggs, cheese, and a hint of green chiles, they’re perfectly handheld breakfast treats that cook quickly in the air fryer.

The image shows eight golden brown dinner rolls inside a black air fryer basket, each roll having a shiny, smooth crust with a slightly glossy finish. The rolls are evenly spaced out, with a rounded shape and a light, fluffy texture visible under the crust. In the background, there are several strips of cooked bacon with crispy edges on a wooden board garnished with a small bunch of green parsley. The scene is set on a white marbled surface, with a blue and white striped cloth and silver forks at the bottom left corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chiles (from a can)
  • 1 can refrigerated flaky layers biscuit dough (8 count)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add the bacon to the basket of your air fryer and air fry for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
  2. Step 2: Remove the bacon from the air fryer and crumble it. Drain any bacon grease and wipe out the air fryer basket.
  3. Step 3: While the bacon is cooking, whisk together the eggs and milk. Scramble the eggs in a greased skillet over low heat until just set, being careful not to overcook. Season with salt.
  4. Step 4: Remove the eggs from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and diced green chiles.
  5. Step 5: Open the package of biscuit dough and peel each biscuit in half to form 16 pieces of dough.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the egg mixture evenly into the center of each piece of dough.
  7. Step 7: Fold the edges of each biscuit around the filling and roll into a ball, sealing well to prevent leaking during cooking.
  8. Step 8: Stir together the melted butter and maple syrup.
  9. Step 9: Arrange the biscuit bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each for air circulation. You may need to cook in batches.
  10. Step 10: Brush the tops of the biscuits with the maple butter mixture.
  11. Step 11: Air fry at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Step 12: Serve the breakfast bites hot and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

  • For added flavor, try mixing in cooked sausage or diced bell peppers with the egg filling.
  • Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicy twist.
  • If you like a sweeter touch, drizzle a little extra maple syrup on top before serving.
  • Make sure to seal the biscuit dough tightly to avoid leaks and mess inside the air fryer.

Storage

Store leftover breakfast bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes to maintain crispness, or microwave until warmed through.

How to Serve

A close-up of a golden brown baked roll with a glossy, slightly crispy crust, split open to reveal a filling of fluffy, bright yellow scrambled eggs mixed with small pieces of pinkish-red cooked bacon. The roll has a soft, layered texture inside, with the filling sitting in a small cavity at the top center. Surrounding the main roll, there are other similar baked rolls with shiny golden crusts, placed on a white marbled surface. A silver fork lies partially visible in the lower left corner near the roll. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the biscuit bites and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator for up to a day before air frying.

Can I freeze the breakfast bites?

Yes, freeze the uncooked bites on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Air fry them frozen at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Bites Recipe


  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 16 breakfast bites 1x

Description

These Air Fryer Breakfast Bites are a delicious, savory morning treat combining crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, and spicy green chiles all wrapped in flaky biscuit dough. Cooked quickly in the air fryer, they’re perfect for a convenient, flavorful breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

Scale

Meat

  • 6 slices bacon

Egg Mixture

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chiles (from a can)

Dough

  • 1 can refrigerated flaky layers biscuit dough (8 count)

Topping

  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place the bacon slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8 minutes until crispy.
  2. Prepare bacon pieces: Remove the bacon from the air fryer and crumble into small pieces. Drain any excess bacon grease from the air fryer basket and wipe it clean.
  3. Scramble the eggs: Whisk together eggs and milk. In a greased skillet over low heat, gently scramble the eggs until they’re just set but still moist. Season with salt. Avoid overcooking as they will continue cooking in the air fryer.
  4. Mix fillings: Remove scrambled eggs from heat. Stir in crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced green chiles until evenly combined.
  5. Prepare biscuit dough: Open the biscuit dough package and separate each biscuit. Peel each biscuit in half to create 16 pieces.
  6. Fill the dough: Spoon an even amount of the egg mixture onto the center of each dough piece.
  7. Form bites: Fold the edges of each dough piece around the filling and roll into a tight ball, ensuring the edges are sealed to prevent leakage during cooking.
  8. Make the glaze: Combine melted butter and maple syrup in a small bowl and stir to blend.
  9. Arrange in air fryer: Place the filled biscuit balls in an even layer in the air fryer basket with space between each for air circulation. Work in batches if necessary.
  10. Brush with glaze: Brush each biscuit bite with the maple butter glaze evenly over the tops.
  11. Air fry the bites: Cook at 350°F (177°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked through.
  12. Serve hot: Remove the breakfast bites from the air fryer and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the eggs in the skillet as they will continue cooking inside the dough while air frying.
  • Work in batches if your air fryer basket is small to ensure even cooking.
  • Make sure to seal the dough well to avoid any filling leakage during cooking.
  • Use refrigerated biscuit dough for the flaky layers and easy shaping.
  • You can substitute the cheddar with your favorite cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella for variety.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: air fryer breakfast bites, bacon breakfast bites, cheesy breakfast bites, biscuit dough breakfast, quick breakfast recipe

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