Easy Air Fryer Breakfasts

Mastering Morning Meals: Over 30 Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes Your Family Will Love

Transform your morning routine with the magic of the air fryer! For anyone with a bustling schedule, this incredible kitchen appliance makes whipping up delicious and satisfying breakfasts a breeze. Say goodbye to greasy pans, long cooking times, and complicated recipes. Instead, embrace the speed, crispiness, and convenience that air frying brings to your first meal of the day. We’ve curated an extensive list of over 30 quick and easy air fryer breakfast recipes that the entire family will undoubtedly adore. Get ready to discover new favorites and streamline your mornings!

A vibrant collage featuring a variety of easy and quick air fryer breakfast recipes, including fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, golden potatoes, and sweet pastries, perfect for a family breakfast.

The air fryer has quickly become one of the most indispensable tools in modern kitchens, and for good reason! It transforms everyday cooking, making it faster, healthier, and often more delicious. For breakfast enthusiasts, this means perfectly crispy results with minimal effort and less oil than traditional frying methods. Whether you’re craving savory eggs, perfectly cooked bacon, or delightful sweet treats, the air fryer delivers. We believe breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, and with these recipes, it can also be the easiest and most enjoyable!

We’ve dedicated ourselves to perfecting a variety of breakfast recipes suitable for the air fryer, gathering them all in one convenient place for you. From quick weekday options to more elaborate weekend brunch ideas, you’ll find something to satisfy every craving. Let’s dive into how you can make your air frying experience even smoother with a few essential accessories.

Essential Accessories for Effortless Air Fryer Breakfasts

While making breakfast in the air fryer is inherently simple, a few key accessories can significantly enhance your cooking experience, making life in the kitchen even easier and cleanup quicker. Here are our top recommendations:

  • Your Air Fryer Model: We personally rely on the Cosori 5.8 qt basket-style air fryer. Its generous capacity is ideal for feeding a family of four, ensuring even cooking for most of our recipes. Remember that cooking times and temperatures can vary slightly between different air fryer brands and models, so always use our recipes as a guide and adjust as needed for your specific appliance.
  • Olive Oil Sprayer: Many recipes benefit from a light mist of olive oil to achieve that extra crispy, golden-brown finish without excessive fat. An olive oil sprayer allows for precise, even application, ensuring your food is perfectly coated for optimal texture and flavor. It’s a game-changer for everything from hash browns to French toast.
  • Silicone Cups and Pans: These flexible, non-stick accessories are fantastic for minimizing cleanup. Silicone cups are perfect for individual egg bites or muffins, while larger pans can hold casseroles or baked goods, preventing food from sticking directly to your air fryer basket. They make washing up a breeze!
  • Parchment Paper Liners: An absolute lifesaver for easy cleanup, especially with stickier foods. However, it’s crucial to use parchment paper liners correctly. Always ensure your parchment paper is weighed down by food. NEVER place it into the air fryer by itself while preheating or cooking without food. (Speaking from experience, it will fly up into the heating element and can cause a fire hazard and a messy situation to clean up. Trust us, we made that rookie mistake early on, and it’s definitely not fun!)

With these handy tools at your disposal, you’re well-equipped to explore the exciting world of air fryer breakfasts. Let’s now jump into these amazing and diverse breakfast recipes!

Delicious Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right

Whether you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go option or a delightful leisurely brunch, our selection of air fryer breakfast recipes has you covered. From classic egg dishes and crispy potato sides to sweet, indulgent treats and savory meats, there’s something here for every palate and every morning. Each recipe is designed to be straightforward, leveraging the air fryer’s unique ability to deliver perfectly cooked results with minimal fuss.

A fully cooked, savory Air Fryer Breakfast Bowl with eggs, sausage, and vegetables, ready to enjoy.

4.50 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Breakfast Bowl

This Air Fryer Breakfast Bowl offers a hearty start to your day, reminiscent of your favorite fast-food breakfast bowls but made effortlessly in your air fryer!

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Crispy, golden cubes of potatoes cooked in an air fryer, served on a white plate and garnished with fresh parsley.

4.84 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

These Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are a perfect side dish, offering a delightful contrast of crispy exteriors and light, fluffy interiors.

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Golden brown crispy coated hard boiled eggs, known as Air Fryer Scotch Eggs, after being cooked to perfection.

4.64 from 25 votes

Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are incredibly easy to make, featuring a perfectly crispy crust around a delicious hard-boiled egg – ideal as a snack or a quick breakfast.

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A plate full of air fried hard boiled eggs, cut in half, showcasing their perfectly cooked yolks.

4.60 from 54 votes

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are our new favorite method for perfectly cooked eggs without the need for boiling water. This simple recipe will revolutionize your breakfast and snack prep, making it a go-to for salads and more!

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Fluffy scrambled eggs, freshly made in the air fryer, served on a white plate and ready to eat.

4.67 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

For fluffy and perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, turn to your air fryer! This fast and easy method ensures a delicious breakfast for the whole family in no time.

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A close-up of delicious Air Fryer Egg Bites, stacked on a white plate, showcasing their cheesy, bacon-filled goodness.

4.67 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Egg Bites

Easy and incredibly delicious, these air fryer egg bites are packed with savory cheese, crispy bacon, and more, making them a perfect, customizable breakfast option.

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A perfectly cooked Air Fryer Eggs in a Basket, seasoned with salt and pepper, served on a white plate.

4.80 from 29 votes

Air Fryer Egg in a Basket

Air Fryer Egg in a Basket offers a delightful and simple breakfast, prepared in mere minutes with your air fryer for a crispy edge and a perfectly cooked egg.

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Stacked, juicy, and crispy turkey bacon cooked in an air fryer, served on a small round plate with eggs in the background.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

This air fryer turkey bacon is incredibly quick, simple, and achieves perfect crispiness every single time. Whether you prefer it lightly cooked or extra crisp, the air fryer prepares it in minutes with no mess or greasy splatter. It’s fantastic for breakfast, brunch, or as a flavorful topping for salads and sandwiches!

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A stack of crispy, twisted bacon, freshly made in the air fryer, served on a white square plate alongside orange juice and eggs.

4.89 from 26 votes

Air Fryer Twisted Bacon

Air fryer twisted bacon achieves a perfect crispness while retaining just the right amount of delightful softness in its curls – a truly irresistible breakfast side!

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A hand reaching for a piece of perfectly crispy air fryer bacon on a white plate, highlighting its irresistible texture.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon is easily one of our favorite air fryer recipes! Achieve perfectly crispy bacon in just 10 minutes with minimal cleanup and splatter.

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Warm, glazed cinnamon rolls in the air fryer basket, ready to be topped and served.

4.44 from 16 votes

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

These Cinnamon Rolls are absolutely best when prepared in the air fryer. You’ll love the incredible taste, soft texture, and how quickly they are ready to serve.

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Golden, filled crescent rolls on a white plate, with one cut in half to reveal a sweet cinnamon mixture in the center.

5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Cinnamon Crescent Rolls

Drenched in melted butter and a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, these golden brown Air Fryer Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are the ideal sweet treat for bustling mornings.

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Adorable Mickey Mouse-shaped cinnamon rolls on a white plate, garnished with fresh berries on a marble table.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Mickey Cinnamon Rolls

These Air Fryer Mickey Cinnamon Rolls are adorably shaped like everyone’s favorite mouse, offering a fun and delicious breakfast that the whole family will love.

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Air fryer cinnamon roll bunnies, glazed and ready to serve on a white plate, perfect for a festive breakfast.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bunnies

These charming Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bunnies are the perfect breakfast or snack, guaranteed to delight your children, family, and friends. They’re especially wonderful for Easter, or for anyone who simply adores bunnies.

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A white plate filled with crispy, golden brown sausage links, perfectly cooked in an air fryer, set on a marble table.

4.64 from 11 votes

Air Fryer Sausage Links

Easy Air Fryer Sausage Links come out perfectly crispy and are ready to eat in mere minutes, making them a fantastic protein addition to any breakfast spread.

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A plate brimming with delicious air fryer apple fritters, generously topped with a sweet glaze, served on a pristine white plate.

4.74 from 15 votes

Air Fryer Apple Fritters

These easy Air Fryer Apple Fritters are the perfect sweet treat for when you crave something delightful without the added grease of deep-frying.

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