Chefs share 11 of the best breakfast dishes you can make in an air fryer

Sophia MitrokostasJan 6, 2021, 22:23 IST

Bacon cooks up nicely in an air fryer.Shutterstock

Insider asked three chefs about their favorite breakfast dishes to make in an air fryer.
Air-fried doughnuts can be just as tasty without the added mess of deep-frying.
The countertop appliance is perfect for making crispy breakfast burritos and home fries.
Air-frying can remove excess grease from bacon and sausage.

Air fryers are surprisingly versatile. Their ability to make food crispy using little or no oil makes them ideal for adding flavor and crunch to a range of breakfast dishes.

Insider asked three professional chefs to share their favorite morning meals to cook in an air fryer.

Read on to find out their top suggestions.

Air-frying may be a shortcut to perfect bacon.

Bacon can get nice and crispy in the air fryer. JimDPhoto/Getty Images

It's a great way to make mini egg frittatas.

Air-fried mini frittatas are a quick and protein-packed breakfast. Elena Shashkina/Shutterstock

Try using an air fryer to make crispy breakfast burritos.

Breakfast burritos are sometimes filled with eggs, meat, and cheese. MSPhotographic/ iStock

French-toast sticks are usually a hit with kids.

Fluffy French-toast sticks can be achieved with an air fryer. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Cinnamon rolls are a sweet way to use the countertop appliance.

You can use homemade or premade pastry dough. Marie C Fields/Shutterstock

Air-fried home fries are a flavorful breakfast side.

Potatoes are a fan-favorite air-fryer dish. Dima Aslanian/Shutterstock

Eggs in a basket are a fun and easy breakfast dish to try.

The base of the dish contains a fried egg nestled into a piece of toast. Leigh Anne Meeks/Shutterstock

Breakfast sausages cook up nicely in an air fryer.

The air fryer allows for crispier and less greasy sausage links or patties. Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock

Switch things up with some sweet-potato fries for breakfast.

Crispy sweet-potato fries are easy to achieve in an air fryer. Getty

Doughnuts are surprisingly easy to make right at home.

Air-frying doughnuts can be less messy. Quanthem / iStock

Air-fried egg rolls are a quick and portable breakfast.

Breakfast egg rolls are a different take on the traditional dish. yuliang11/ iStock

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