Air Fryer Frittata with Asparagus
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This air fryer frittata recipe is a healthy and delicious protein-filled dish that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s filled with fresh vegetables, eggs and cheese and cooks to perfection in just minutes.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not get off to a good start with a healthy breakfast like this delicious frittata or vegetable breakfast casserole filled with fresh flavor?
To me, a frittata is a cross between an omelet and a quiche. It’s partially cooked in a skillet on the stove and finished in the oven. It’s not as creamy as a quiche and has a higher volume of eggs in it. This air-fryer version is cooked in the air fryer instead of the oven, and couldn’t be any easier to make.
Why you will love this air fryer frittata
- Frittatas are simple to make, and this delicious recipe is healthy and easy to make all in one pan.
- Its convenient, it can easily be made ahead of time and reheated on busy mornings.
Here is what you will need
This is a brief summary of the ingredients needed to make this delicious asparagus frittata recipe and a convenient shopping list from my Instacart affiliate link. For a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card section.
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Ingredients
- eggs
- olive oil
- regular milk
- fresh asparagus
- mushrooms
- onions
- shredded cheese
🥄Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 8-inch ovenproof skillet, such as a cast-iron skillet
How to make this air fryer breakfast frittata recipe
Prepare the ingredients: Clean and trim and chop the asparagus, mushrooms, and onions. Shred the cheese and measure the milk. Heat a small ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
STEP 1: Whisk the eggs and milk in a medium bowl and set them aside.
STEP 2: Once the skillet is hot, add the vegetables and cook them until they begin to turn soft; turn the heat off.
STEP 3: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the cooked vegetables in the pan and pour the egg mixture over the top.
STEP 4: Place the skillet into the air fryer basket or tray and air fry until the center of the frittata is golden brown on top.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
The full list of ingredients for this air fryer frittata recipe is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.
Milk – This frittata recipe can be made with any type of milk including plant-based milk. I prefer using whole milk/
Cheese – You can use any kind of cheese that you have on hand. We like cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, swiss or goat cheese.
Mushrooms – Any variety of mushrooms can be used in this recipe and they can also be left out.
What to serve with asparagus frittata
For a complete meal, serve your air fryer breakfast frittata with a side of bread, and a salad such as a fruit salad, cucumber and blueberry salad, green salad, and baby potatoes or turkey sausage.
How to store leftover homemade frittata
Refrigerate leftover frittata in the refrigerator in an air-tight container or a reusable bag for up to four days, or freeze room temperature frittatas wrapped tightly for up to three months. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave. They also taste great cold.
Variations
Frittatas are a blank slate when it comes to add-ins. You can use any variety of vegetables, meat or cheese. Here are some suggestions to make an air-fryer frittata your own.
Cooked or raw diced vegetables: Use any combination of bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, leeks, green onions, garlic.
Cooked meat: Sausage, ham, bacon, Canadian bacon, shredded chicken or pork.
Cheese: cheddar cheese, blue cheese, swiss cheese, gruyere cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, goat cheese or feta cheese.
Fresh Herbs: Fresh basil, oregano, thyme, tarragon, parsley, dill, rosemary, chives.
Dried Spices: Oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, chili powder, ground cumin
Dairy Free: Replace cheese with vegan cheese or leave it out and use plant based milk or water.
Tips
- Pour the eggs, cooked veggies, and cheese into two ramekins for individual portions.
- Cooking times vary with air fryers, remove the frittata once it’s golden brown on top and firm in the center.
- Check out these tips on how to choose, clean and cook asparagus.
Recipe FAQs
Here are some common questions about this recipe, if you have a question that you don’t see answered below, leave a comment below and I will reply as soon as possible.
A frittata is similar to a crustless quiche. It’s filled with vegetables or meat and they start cooking on top of the stove and are finished off in the oven.
An omelet is filled with vegetables or meat and cooked on top of the stove and typically served folded over.
You can cook the vegetables in a skillet on top of the stove, then transfer them into a small baking dish or pan that will fit into your air fryer. Pour the whisked eggs over the top of the cooked vegetables and place the dish into the air fryer basket.
Yes, you can! Follow the instructions above and instead of placing the frittata pan into an air fryer, place it into a preheated 400 degree F oven and bake until set – about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Frittata with Asparagus & Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup rough chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped asparagus about 6 spears
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: chop the vegetables, shred the cheese and measure the milk. Heat a small ovenproof skillet over medium to high heat
- Whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl and set them aside.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the vegetables and cook them until they begin to turn soft. Turn the heat off.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the vegetables in the skillet, then pour the eggs over.
- Place the pan into a preheated 375 degree air fryer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center of the frittata is firm.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
Tasty frittata! Mine was brown on top but rather runny beneath the crust. We had to zap ours in the microwave.The flavor was good with a little salt and pepper added.
Thank you for your comment Rosey, and I’m glad you liked it. The cook time can vary in air fryers!