15 Best Air Fryer Breakfast Ideas To Start Your Morning Right

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Oh, the air fryer. One of man’s greatest inventions for the kitchen. There are so many delicious things you can whip up with this handy appliance. What’s even better is that it reduces the use of oil, so you get all the delicious goodness of your favorite fried foods with lesser fat and fewer calories.

While we’ve seen many yummy recipes feature this kitchen appliance for lunch and dinner, did you know we can also use it for breakfast? You aren’t limited to “frying” bacon! There are numerous healthy meals you can start the day with that only take a few minutes to prep with an Air Fryer.

Whether you’re craving sweet or savory dishes, we help you satisfy every craving with this list. Continue reading for 15 amazing breakfast ideas to amp up your health and energy!

 

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1. Air Fryer Frittata

This simple vegetarian dish is brimming with nutritious ingredients, keeping you well-fed and energized. It’s low in carbs but high in protein, ensuring you stay full until lunch—or even serve it for dinner!

Don’t worry about sticking strictly to the recipe; it’s perfect for using up leftover veggies. Plus, you can prepare this frittata in advance for meal planning, making your life easier and saving some cash.

 

2. Air Fryer Frozen Waffles

Are you a meal prepper who needs more variety in your breakfast freezer meals? Throw away those processed frozen waffles and make your own!

You don’t have to make waffles from scratch the morning you’re craving them. Just make a huge batch during your free day and freeze them up.

You can then throw them in the air fryer when you’re salivating for a big stack of waffles.

 

3. Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Burrito

Making burritos doesn’t need to be such a challenge, nor does it require hours in the kitchen. This burrito recipe is loaded with all the breakfast favorites, like scrambled eggs, sausages, peppers, and cheese. Think of it as your favorite sausage and egg McMuffin in a burrito.

Meal preppers out there can rejoice because you can make these ahead of time to freeze. When you’re ready to enjoy a filling morning meal, simply pop these in the oven!

 

4. Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Besides apple crisp, we also found an appetizing recipe for apple fritters! It’s a nice dessert for the morning, which pairs well with coffee or hot chocolate.

These are basically deep-fried donuts with tart apples, cinnamon, and sweet glaze. However, this recipe scratches out the “deep-fried” because you’ll be using the Air Fryer. That way, you’ll have a healthier version of the apple fritter with fewer calories.

 

5. Avocado Toast

Avocado toast has made waves on social media for being so Instagrammable. They are also very nutritious, with avocadoes being a great source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

Fortunately, you won’t have to spend a lot to get a fancy-looking slice of avocado toast from your favorite brunch restaurant anymore.

Pop in the toast and air fry it at 400° F for 4 minutes. Once the toast is ready, add the avocado and your favorite toppings!

Today, anyone can use air fryers to do their magic!

 

6. Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

BRUSSELS SPROUTS FOR BREAKFAST? No kid (or even adult) would want to hear that. But this recipe will change the name of the game. It’s so crispy and flavorful, you might even get addicted to them!

Get your greens at the start of the day without feeling forced with this dish. You could even have brussels sprouts as a snack, replacing potato chips for good!

 

7. Healthy Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

Picture this – waking up early with your sweet tooth acting up. A warm muffin will do just the trick! If you have no time to preheat your oven in the morning, that’s alright. This muffin recipe uses the ever-so-versatile air fryer!

One of the pros is that there is no lengthy prep or preheat time. It only takes 15 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to bake. That way, you can bake a batch of blueberry muffins to fill your home with a delicious aroma.

 

8. Air Fryer Healthy Banana Bread

Banana bread paired with a fresh cup of coffee is a healthy breakfast idea satisfying any sweet tooth! This recipe creates a sweet, moist banana bread that tastes just like the bakeries’.

The next time you’ve got overripe bananas, don’t throw them away. Just turn to your trusty air fryer! With just a few ingredients and 55 minutes, you get to create a morning meal or snack to enjoy guiltlessly.

 

9. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash

Put a unique twist to the classic hashbrowns by making sweet potato hash instead. Everyone will love this dish as an early meal due to its wonderful combination of sweet and savory. The recipe also includes candied bacon, so you’ve got every flavor exploding after every bite.

 

10. Healthy Air Fryer Oatmeal

Don’t go for the stovetop or microwave when cooking oats. Your handy air fryer can do the job! It’s a hands-free cooking method that lessens your hassle but still retains all the creamy goodness!

This is a healthy and common breakfast known to help with easing constipation, and is filled with antioxidants!

We get that oatmeal has a bad rap for being bland, which is why this recipe has a lot of room for variation. You can add fruits, nuts, cinnamon, and more ingredients to make it delicious for YOU.

 

11. Air Fryer Whole Wheat Pancakes

Even the grumpiest person who hates mornings will light up when they see stacks of fresh pancakes on the table. Air fryers save the morning (and bad pancake flippers) because these are no-fail pancakes.

You won’t even need to constantly check the stovetop. While you’re busy running errands in the house, the pancakes will be cooking to perfection. Don’t forget to top your pancakes with any sweet or savory toppings for better taste!

 

12. Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Dessert for breakfast? Why not? This apple crisp is a sweet and low-calorie meal that’s perfect for any season.

One bite of this will warm your soul!

You can satisfy all of your sweet cravings without feeling any guilt due to the low amount of sugar required. Finally, everyone will look forward to waking up early for good food!

 

13. Air Fryer Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs are hit-and-miss. How will you know when you have a perfectly boiled egg if you can’t see through the shell?

This recipe takes away the pain for you and allows you to meal prep big batches of boiled eggs at once. The kitchen appliance will cook your eggs evenly without much effort.

The time to cook eggs will vary based on the “doneness” you want. Either way, you get perfectly cooked “boiled” eggs that go well with toast and other side dishes.

 

14. Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla

Instead of having Mexican nights, you can have Mexican mornings! Besides the air-fried burrito recipe above, try making quesadillas to break your fast when you wake up. This recipe creates crisp quesadillas loaded with protein-filled chicken and cheese.

But you aren’t just limited to chicken and cheese, you can add other ingredients too. Add beans, and veggies, or stick with plain cheese. Whatever works for you and your tummy in the morning!

 

15. Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

It’s hard to say no to French toast, but it’s also difficult to commit to the time and effort it takes to make them. This air-fried French toast stick recipe lessens your hassle! You can make them fresh or create a huge batch to freeze and reheat for later. Because of that, your mornings are fuss-free and filled with delicious food.

You’ll only need 20 minutes and you probably already have these ingredients in your pantry. Don’t forget the maple syrup to elevate the taste!