11 air fryer breakfast ideas that will change your mornings forever

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If you think of your air fryer as an appliance for making dinner only, prepare to have your mind blown. You can make breakfast in an air fryer, too. On a busy morning, ditch the frying pan or ignore your microwave for heating up breakfast. These 11 air fryer breakfast ideas will change your mornings forever.

Nine brown eggs arranged in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Bacon in the Air Fryer

Cooking bacon strips in an air fryer. One strip held by tongs is shown above other strips inside the air fryer basket.
Bacon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you discover how easy it is to cook bacon in the air fryer, you won’t ever go back to microwaving or frying it in a pan again. It is neater, faster and creates the perfect crispy bacon.
Get the Recipe: Bacon in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Halved hard-boiled eggs seasoned with salt and pepper on a plate.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It kind of blew my mind when I learned I could make hard boiled eggs in my air fryer. Sure, I knew that I could use the stovetop to make hard boiled eggs, as I would when making my grandmother’s deviled eggs recipe. Then a friend let me in on this secret with the air fryer. Now I’m not sure I’ll ever boil eggs in water again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs

A blue plate holds biscuit bombs.
Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These hearty air fryer bacon and egg biscuit bombs make a great school breakfast! Freeze or refrigerate them for a quick reheat in the morning!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs

Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos

Taquitos lined up on a plate.
Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

You may not think about taquitos as a breakfast food, but once you try these air fryer breakfast taquitos, they will change your mind forever. They are easy to make and delicious to make.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos

Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Heart shaped pop tart on a glass plate with a pink background.
Air Fryer Pop Tarts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these adorable air fryer pop tarts for breakfast or a fun snack! Getting them into this heart shape is easier than you think and you can fill them with whichever fruit you desire.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Air Fryer Pumpkin Pop Tarts

Pumpkin pie pop tart with whipped cream on top on a pumpkin plate.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Pop Tarts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

We think of pumpkin as being an exclusively fall flavor. However, once you try these Air Fryer Pumpkin Pop Tarts, you’ll want to make them for breakfast all year long.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Pop Tarts

Air Fryer Omelet

Air Fryer Omlette with bell peppers, parsley, cheese, and sausage on a white plate with a fork.
Air Fryer Omelet. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You will be surprised how easy it is to prepare an omelet in the Air Fryer. This Air Fryer omelet is a simple and healthy breakfast option. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast on those busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Omlete

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast potatoes in a serving bowl, with serving spoons and a small bowl of fresh parsley.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Rise and shine to the ultimate breakfast upgrade with Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these golden bites are the perfect addition to your morning routine.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Egg Bites with Sausage

Egg bites with colorful vegetables, arranged on a white plate with a garnish.
Air Fryer Egg Bites with Sausage. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Air Fryer Egg Bites are a protein-packed breakfast that’s quick and easy to make using silicone molds in your air fryer. They are loaded with sausage, eggs, and hash browns and perfect for busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Egg Bites with Sausage

Air Fryer French Toast

Two plates of french toast with powdered sugar on top.
Air Fryer French Toast. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Enjoy the perfect blend of cinnamon and vanilla-infused slices of bread, air-fried to perfection with minimal oil. Ideal for intimate breakfasts or when you’re craving something special just for you and a loved one. Whip up this easy, delightful dish and make your mornings a bit more luxurious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Toast

Air Fryer Monkey Bread

Sweet, glazed monkey bread pieces served in a white bowl, drizzled with icing.
Air Fryer Monkey Bread. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This beloved pull-apart treat, traditionally baked in the oven, has found a new home in the air fryer. You get a golden-brown exterior and a soft, fluffy pastry in a fraction of the time. The cinnamon sugar mixture and buttery brown sugar sauce make this sticky bread a favorite for breakfast and dessert.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Monkey Bread

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