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    Profusion Curry » Air Fryer Recipes

    Egg Bites Recipe in Instant Pot or Air Fryer

    Published: Jun 8, 2022 · Modified: Oct 17, 2022 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Low carb egg bites is a quick and easy healthy breakfast recipe similar to Starbucks sous vide egg bites.  These vegetarian egg bites are perfect for protein-packed breakfast or lunch!

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    • Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
    • What are Egg bites
    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations and Substitutions
    • How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites
    • Instant Pot Egg Bites
    • Useful Kitchen Tools
    • Leftovers and Storage
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Pro Tips
    • FAQ
    • More On the go Breakfast
    • Egg Bites Recipe in Instant Pot or Air Fryer

    This recipe lists how to make velvety soft , spongy and fluffy egg bites in air fryer and Instant pot.  I am also listing several substations to make this wholesome and budget friendly egg recipe.

    Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

    These delicious egg bites are very similar to the ones you get at Starbucks.  However if you make them at home, they cost fraction of what you pay at Starbucks.

    Don’t spend $5 per person on an Egg Bite at Starbucks when you can make them at home for the entire family for that amount. These sous vide style Egg Bites are delicious and fast! They’re also easy and versatile.

    So let’s save the money and make these little egg muffins for perfect on the go breakfast. Similar to Pumpkin Spice Muffins and Sweet Iced Tea, this Starbucks’s style recipe is inexpensive and wallet friendly.

    Starbuck's Egg bite made at home and served with dipping sauce.

    What are Egg bites

    Eggs bites are small egg muffins cooked with eggs, cheese and chopped veggies. You cook them in ramekins, silicone cups or silicon molds.

    These keto egg bites can be made in the Instant Pot or air fryer. All in all, this 30 minute recipe makes best low-carb, low-calorie bites that are perfect for snack or breakfast.

    This low-carb and keto-friendly recipe shows how to cook eggs in the air fryer. This recipe also is suitable for meal prepping and freezer friendly.

    Why you will love this recipe

    It’s quick and easy. Egg bites take just minutes to prepare and cook quickly.

    They are perfect for meal prep and freezing.  They reheat well. So you can have healthy breakfast instantly.

    Eggs are inexpensive and wholesome.  Our keto egg salad, avocado egg salad, Indian Egg curry are all wonderful meals.

    Use your leftover vegetables, roasted vegetables and meats as add-ins. This recipe is super versatile and adaptable.

    Enjoy family friendly,  kids approved protein packed breakfast bites that are low carb satisfying and loaded with flavor.

    Showing seven moist and fluffy sous vide egg bites

    Ingredients

    EGGS:  Either white or brown eggs work.

    VEGGIES:  Colored bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach or zucchini works well. Chop them small. Adds in fiber to the nutrients mix.

    Cheese : Cottage cheese makes them velvety creamy while adding extra boost of protein and calcium. Italian or other cheese blend adds nice flavors. 

    MILK : Either regular or plant based milk like Almond milk works.  When blended with eggs, it makes these bites fluffy and airy.

    SEASONING: All Purpose seasoning, everything but bagel or other flavoring of your choice. Garlic powder,  black pepper and salt also works if you want to keep things simple.

    Ingredients used in making this recipe.

    Variations and Substitutions

    You can add cooked meats like bacon bites, chopped ham, chopped breakfast sausage links, or shredded chicken, beef, or pork.

    Besides regular eggs,  you can use egg whites, or even store-bought liquid eggs in a carton. JUST EGGS also work.

    How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites

    In a mixer or blender, add eggs, cottage cheese, seasoning and milk. Blend till eggs are well incorporated.

    Pour the mixture into the mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese and half of the veggies. Mix well. Gently whisk to combine.

    Spray the silicone molds with oil. Pour the egg mixture into each of the silicone molds. Only fill ¾ of the mold since eggs will expand on cooking.

    Sprinkle in the remaining half of all of the veggies on top.

    Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.  Insert a toothpick in the center. When the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs have set.

    Process step collage showing how to make air fryer egg bites.

    Instant Pot Egg Bites

    Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a trivet inside the inner pot.

    Make the egg batter  as described above.  Add it into the egg molds, dividing the mixture evenly. Only fill ¾ of each mold.  Cover the silicone mold tightly with foil and place it on the trivet.

    Close the lid.  Vent in Sealing position. Choose cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure.

    Once cooking time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

    Remove the egg bite mold from the inner pot and let rest for 2-5 minutes. Remove the foil. Then flip the mold upside down onto a plate. Egg bites should just slide off. 

    Process step collage showing how to make Instant Pot Egg Bites.

    Useful Kitchen Tools

    • Instant Pot Silicon Molds
    • Air Fryer Silicon Molds
    • My favorite Air Fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • Mitts

    Leftovers and Storage

    Keep egg bites in a sealed zip-lock bag or a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    You can also freeze them up to 3 months. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap for easy portions.

    Reheat in a preheated air fryer for about 4 minutes. You can also let them thaw on the kitchen counter for couple hours and eat cold.

    Serving Suggestions

    These healthy breakfast bites are perfect for grab n go breakfast for busy mornings. They are also great for afternoon snack. You can eat them warm or cold.

    To serve them for elaborate breakfast, pair it with Sweet Potato Stir Fry, Avocado Toast or Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Custard Yogurt Toast, Tofu Scramble and Apple Pie Oatmeal are also superb options.

    Check out our scrumptious breakfast recipes for various pancakes, waffles, toasts and breads to elaborate brunch and leisurely breakfast.

    Vegetable egg bites served on a plate.

    Pro Tips

    To avoid spillage,  I recommend you place the silicone molds in the air fryer before pouring in the egg mixture. This way you don’t have to move the filled cups.
    Whisk the eggs until the yolks are separated.  You should see no bits of white or yolk.

    Use cooked veggies or  quickly make them in the microwave for a minute before adding to the egg mixture. Raw veggies don’t cook properly in egg mixture.

    This recipe works best at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. We have tested it on several different temperatures but anything higher than 300 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top.

    Don’t add too many mix-ins or the egg bites won’t hold together.

    We use silicone mold for egg bites that are perfect for both InstantPot and Air fryer. You can use a small muffin pan or even small ramekins that fit.

    Cooking time might vary slightly depending upon the size of mold and brand of the air-fryer. 

    Do not use the plastic cover that comes with the silicone molds in the air-fryer.

    Only fill ¾ of the egg mold with ingredients.  Eggs will expand and rise upon cooking.  So leave some space on top.

    A breakfast serving with Starbuck's Copycat Egg Bites.

    FAQ

    What are egg bites?

    Eggs bites are small egg muffins cooked with eggs, cheese and chopped veggies. You cook them in ramekins, silicone cups or silicon molds.

    Are egg bites healthy?

    Yes. Egg bites are keto – low carb and protein rich vegetarian breakfast. 1 egg bite with one large egg, cheese and added vegetables have 129 calories, 3g of carbohydrates and 10 gms of protein.

    Can I make egg bites with JUST EGG?

    Yes. you can use plant based JUST EGG t make egg bites. Use 3Tablespoons to replace one chicken egg.

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    Starbuck's Egg bite made at home and served with dipping sauce.

    Egg Bites Recipe in Instant Pot or Air Fryer

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    Craving Starbucks but need a fast breakfast or snack? Try our egg bites recipe and have this healthy breakfast or snack idea ready in minutes!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 129 kcal

    Equipment

    • Silicon Molds for Air Fryer
    • Silicon Molds for Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 large eggs
    • ½ cup cottage cheese
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
    • 2 Tablespoons milk
    • ½ cup chopped sweet bell peppers
    • ¼ cup chopped onions
    • ¼ cup chopped spinach
    • ½ teaspoon seasoning
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    Prepare Egg Mixture

    • In a mixer or blender, add eggs, cottage cheese, seasoning and milk. Blend till eggs are well incorporated.
    • Pour the mixture into the mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese and half of the veggies. Mix well. Gently whisk to combine.

    How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites

    • Spray the silicone molds with oil. Pour the egg mixture into each of the silicone molds. Only fill ¾ of the mold since eggs will expand on cooking.
    • Sprinkle in the remaining half of all of the veggies on top.
    • Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a toothpick in the center. When the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs have set.
    • Remove promptly after cooking. Serve warm and enjoy !

    How To Make Instant Pot Egg Bites

    • Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a trivet inside the inner pot.
    • Pour the egg batter  as described above.  Pour it into the egg molds, dividing the mixture evenly. Only fill ¾ of each mold.  Cover the silicone mold tightly with foil and place it on the trivet.
    • Close the lid.  Vent in Sealing position. Choose cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure. Once cooking time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the egg bite mold from the inner pot and let rest for 2-5 minutes. Remove the foil. Then flip the mold upside down onto a plate. Egg bites should just slide off.  Serve and enjoy !

    Notes

    Cooking time might vary slightly depending upon the size of mold and brand of the air-fryer.
    Do not use the plastic cover that comes with the silicone molds in the air fryer.
    Only fill ¾ of the egg mold with ingredients.  Eggs will expand and rise upon cooking.  So leave some space on top.
    To avoid spillage,  I recommend you place the silicone molds in the air fryer before pouring in the egg mixture. This way you don’t have to move the filled cups.
    Whisk the eggs until the yolks are separated.  You should see no bits of white or yolk.
    Use cooked veggies or  quickly make them in the microwave for a minute before adding to the egg mixture. Raw veggies don’t cook properly in egg mixture.
    This recipe works best at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. We have tested it on several different temperatures but anything higher than 300 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top.
    Don’t add too many mix-ins or the egg bites won’t hold together.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSodium: 183mgPotassium: 142mgVitamin A: 878IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 122mg
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    Comments

    1. Sue

      February 13, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      How do you make this in an air fryer? Do you use air fry settings? Temperature settings? Never thought making this air fryer.

      Reply
      • Prajakta Sukhatme

        February 13, 2023 at 9:33 pm

        Yes. You can make it on air fryer setting. Use silicon mold or ramekin bowls. Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

        Reply
    2. Sharon

      January 30, 2023 at 8:23 pm

      The recipe calls for 1/2 tsp. seasoning. What kind of seasoning?

      Reply
      • Prajakta Sukhatme

        January 31, 2023 at 1:55 pm

        You can use Italian Seasoning, all purpose seasoning or even ‘Everything but bagel’ seasoning.

        Reply
    3. K T

      October 01, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Finally made these and I am wondering why I didn’t do it sooner! I used Colby Jack cheese instead of mozzarella and added a small amount of Jimmy Dean’s sausage and bacon crumbles. SOOO yummy!!!

      Reply
    4. Tamera

      July 04, 2022 at 6:13 am

      I do not have an air fryer or instant pot. I do have a Cuisinart pressure cooker though. Do you think that might work?

      Reply
      • Team ProfusionCurry

        July 06, 2022 at 12:11 pm

        Sorry. We haven’t used Cuisinart pressure cooker to make these. So can’t really provide proper cooking timings and instructions.

        Reply
    5. Karen

      June 11, 2022 at 11:31 am

      Can you use the plastic cover in the instant pot?

      Reply
      • Team ProfusionCurry

        June 19, 2022 at 11:34 am

        Yes you can

        Reply
    6. Janet

      June 11, 2022 at 10:07 am

      I can’t have spinach due to kidney stones. Would it affect it to just leave spinach out? Would I need another ingredient instead? Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Team ProfusionCurry

        June 12, 2022 at 9:36 am

        You can leave out spinach. If you like to add another filler ingredient like more cooked veggies or meat , add 1/4 cup. But if don’t it will not affect the outcome. Enjoy making it.

        Reply

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