Breakfast Recipes

Air fryer sausage links became my go-to after too many mornings dealing with unevenly cooked sausages in a pan. The first batch I tried in the air fryer looked good but browned too fast on one side. After testing this three ways, I discovered that spacing them out and flipping halfway made all the difference. ... Read more

Air fryer egg and toast cups came from a morning when I wanted something more fun than plain toast and eggs but just as easy. My first attempt looked great but the bread stayed too soft and didn’t hold its shape. After testing this three ways, I discovered that pressing the bread firmly into the ... Read more

Air fryer caramelized grapefruit started when I was trying to make grapefruit taste less bitter without drowning it in sugar. My first attempt barely caramelized and still tasted too sharp. After testing this three ways, I discovered that a thin, even sugar layer and slightly higher heat made all the difference. The first few attempts ... Read more

Air fryer cranberry orange muffins came from a batch that turned out dense and uneven in the oven when I was craving something bright and fresh. The first time I tried them in the air fryer, the tops browned too quickly while the centers lagged behind. After testing this three ways, I discovered that lowering ... Read more

Air fryer candied bacon started when I wanted that perfect sweet-salty crunch without dealing with sticky pans. My first batch burned too quickly and the sugar turned bitter instead of caramelized. After testing this three ways, I discovered that lowering the temperature and using a light coating of sugar made all the difference. The first ... Read more

Air fryer tater tot breakfast casserole started when I wanted something hearty but didn’t want to wait for a full oven bake. My first attempt came out uneven, with soggy bottoms and overcooked eggs. After testing this three ways, I discovered that pre-crisping the tater tots made all the difference. The first few attempts were ... Read more

Air fryer croissant French toast came from one of those mornings when I had leftover croissants that were just a little too soft to enjoy on their own. My first attempt turned out overly soggy and didn’t crisp up the way I wanted. After testing this three ways, I discovered that a quick dip instead ... Read more

Air fryer egg in a hole was my fix for a breakfast that always seemed simple but never turned out quite right in a pan. The first time I tried it, the bread burned before the egg set properly. After testing this three ways, I discovered that lowering the temperature and pre-toasting slightly made everything ... Read more

Air fryer breakfast crescent ring came from a weekend brunch attempt that didn’t go as planned. My first version baked unevenly, with a soggy center and overcooked edges. After testing this three ways, I discovered that shaping a smaller, tighter ring and lowering the temperature helped it cook evenly. The first few attempts were close, ... Read more

Air fryer breakfast egg rolls started when I wanted a grab-and-go breakfast that didn’t feel boring. My first batch tasted great but turned out soft instead of crispy, which completely missed the point. After testing this three ways, I discovered that pre-cooking the filling and lightly spraying the wrappers made all the difference. The first ... Read more