Check the empty moulds fit first
First place the four empty moulds in the cold basket. They must not tip or stand so close that the air flow is missing.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer spinach egg muffins
A simple egg milk binds spinach and cheese to small hearty portions. The molds are filled only to two thirds and need space for circulating air.
Total time
38 min
Calories
237 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Low humidity and stable moulds
Fresh spinach first collapses in the pan; visible water is evaporated. For the quantity four muffin moulds with a volume of about 100 ml are suitable for the device. You must be in the basket safely and without shaking. Four muffins make up two small portions of breakfast without bread or fruit. Thin paper cases alone are unsuitable for the liquid mass.
Breakfast
Air Fryer Recipes
Vegetables
Cheese
Recipe
Air fryer spinach egg muffins
Four small egg muffins with dry steamed spinach and gouda are cooked in heat-resistant moulds. The center is to be completely fixed.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Wilt the spinach
Heat 4 g of oil in a small pan. Allow spinach to collapse for about 3 minutes and allow visible water to evaporate. Chop coarsely and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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2
Divide the egg mixture
Four stable heat-resistant molds with the remaining 4 g oil grease. Beat the eggs and milk together, mix with spinach, gouda, salt and pepper. Distribute evenly, filling a maximum of two thirds of the height of the mould.
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3
Cook gently
Preheat for 3 minutes to 160 °C if necessary. Place the moulds securely in the basket, with air in between and distance to the heating element. Cook for about 17 minutes at 160 °C; schedule more time in very deep forms.
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4
Check the eggs are set
The centre of the egg mixture must be fully set and reach at least 70 °C for 2 minutes. If it's still liquid, continue cooking. Allow to evaporate briefly, remove with oven gloves and loosen carefully. Two muffins each give a small portion of breakfast.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer spinach egg muffins
Do not add wet spinach
Aqueous leaves dilute the egg milk and can prolong cooking time. The pan phase is therefore part of the process.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Instead of spinach, use 10 g chopped parsley and skip the pan phase. The amount and nutritional values differ; the centre of the egg mixture continues to cook safely.
Replace Gouda with the same amount of mild mountain cheese with microbial rennet. The salt content of which is taken into account when seasoning.
Nutrition per serving
237kcal
1.8 gCarbohydrates
16.1 gProtein
18.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer spinach egg muffins
Not as a free-standing form for this liquid mixture. They can tip or run out; stable, heat-resistant moulds approved by the manufacturer are required.
The hot egg mass expands while baking and pulls back a little while cooling down. A slight change is normal.
No. The eggs should be fully cooked. The surface alone does not show whether the core has been sufficiently heated.
The recipe makes two small portions of egg muffins. Bread, fruit or other breakfast ingredients are not included in the quantities and nutritional values.
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