I made 5 popular breakfasts in the air fryer, and I may never use my stovetop again

I made five popular breakfast recipes in the air fryer.Chelsea DavisI tried making five breakfast recipes in the air fryer to see how they'd turn out.The bacon and French toast came out crispy and delicious. Using the air fryer also made cleanup significantly easier for all of the recipes.The hype around air fryers is real, and in my opinion, this appliance makes everything from cooking to cleanup more convenient. In the hopes of making my mornings easier, I tried cooking five classic breakfast recipes in the air fryer and rated each dish based on difficulty, flavor, and whether I'd make it again.Here's what I thought of each recipe — and which ones I plan to cook again.I started out with baconI laid the bacon out on the air fryer racks.Chelsea DavisI placed a sheet of tinfoil under the appliance's grate to catch the grease for easy cleanup and laid out a single layer of bacon in both baskets.Then, I air-fried the meat for 11 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking it about halfway through.The bacon came out perfectly crispyThe bacon came out so crispy.Chelsea DavisThis breakfast side was a breeze to make and had the perfect consistency. To be honest, I'll probably never cook bacon any other way again.The easy cleanup made this recipe even better.Chelsea DavisBest of all, there was no grease splattering or residual smokiness, and the cleanup was as easy as removing the grease-filled tinfoil liner.Difficulty: 1/10Flavor: 10/10Would I make it again?: Absolutely.Next, I made breakfast potatoesThis recipe didn't call for many ingredients.Chelsea DavisThe recipe I found for breakfast potatoes was tasty and simple.All I did was peel and chop a russet potato, coat it in olive oil, and sprinkle it with paprika, onion and garlic powder, and salt.This meal was easy to toss together.Chelsea DavisAfter evenly combining the mix, I put the cubes in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through.These home fries came out a little overcookedThis dish could use some extra flavor.Chelsea DavisSince I only chopped one potato, the dish cooked quicker than the 20 minutes the recipe called for.Although the cubes were a bit overcooked and burned in some spots, their flavor was delicious, and most of the pieces were a nice mix of crispy and crunchy.Plus, this method was still way easier than making home fries in a skillet. Next time, I may add some diced bell peppers and onion for extra flavor.Difficulty: 1/10Flavor: 6/10Would I make it again?: Yes, but I'd add a few ingredients and cook it for a shorter amount of time.For my 3rd recipe, I whipped up eggs in a basketI've never been a huge fan of eggs in a basket — also known as egg in a hole — because it seems like an unnecessary combination, and I prefer a full-sized toast with my breakfast spread.That said, this go at it was much easier than the times I've made it in a pan.I'm usually not a huge fan of eggs in a basket.Chelsea DavisFirst, I used a cup to make a hole in the bread, then sprayed the interior of the air fryer with cooking spray.Once I got my bread in the appliance, I cracked an egg inside the hole and cooked it at 330 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping it after a few minutes to let the other side bake.I was worried the egg would make a mess in my air fryer.Chelsea DavisI thought the egg would seep through the holes in the grate and ruin the meal, but surprisingly, it held together nicely.The egg wasn't quite runny enough for my liking, but I still enjoyed itThe dish held together quite well.Chelsea DavisThe dish came out looking and tasting like it should, since only a little bit of the cooked egg had seeped through to the bottom of the air fryer basket.Next time, I'd cook this meal for a shorter period of time.Chelsea DavisOverall, it was delicious, but I wished the egg were a bit runnier. Next time, I'll only cook it for about two minutes per side.Difficulty: 3/10Flavor: 7/10Would I make it again?: Yes.Next, I tried making an air fryer frittataI used sausage, bell pepper, and green onion to make this frittata.Chelsea DavisThe frittata recipe I found was unbelievably easy to make.For this dish, I combined eggs, sausage, bell pepper, onion, and cheese, then whisked the mixture together with seasonings like paprika and garlic powder.I filled my air fryer basket with the egg mixture.Chelsea DavisThe recipe said to cook the eggs in a cake pan, but instead, I took the grate out and poured the frittata mix straight into the sprayed air fryer basket.I then let it cook for 25 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.It tasted amazing, and I would've never guessed it was made in an air fryerThis frittata is the perfect breakfast to make for guests.Chelsea DavisThis frittata had the perfect consistency. It was cheesy, delicious, and so easy to make.I like how customizable the dish is, too. Next time, I'm thinking of including bacon, mushrooms, and spinach.Difficulty: 3/10Flavor: 10/10Would I make it again?: Yes, especially when cooking for guests.For my final recipe, I attempted to make French toastI hoped the French toast wouldn't be mushy on the inside.Chelsea DavisI'm a huge fan of French toast, but I hate when it gets too soggy or mushy inside, so I approached this method with caution.To start, I whisked together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla in one bowl and mixed sugar and cinnamon in another.Then, I cut pieces of bread into three strips and quickly dipped each one into the batter, liberally sprinkling both sides with the sweet crumble.I made sure to arrange these French-toast sticks in one layer.Chelsea DavisAfter I carefully placed the coated pieces of bread in the air fryer, I let them cook for eight minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.I barely had to add syrup for this recipe to taste goodThe French toast came out perfectly crispy.Chelsea DavisThese French toast sticks were so tasty that they barely needed syrup. In addition to having a delicious, crispy exterior, they thankfully weren't soggy or mushy in the center.The sugar and cinnamon topping was a great touch.Chelsea DavisPlus, the sugar and cinnamon mixture gave each strip a delicate, caramelized crumble.Difficulty: 2/10Flavor: 10/10Would I make it again: Yes.All in all, I absolutely loved making these breakfast recipes in the air fryerUsing the air fryer to make breakfast is a game-changing move.Chelsea DavisUsing the air fryer truly made each recipe shine. Also, cleanup was a breeze, which I consider a huge bonus.Once the food was in the appliance, I didn't have to worry about it or monitor it much at all.I would 100% make these options again for any breakfast spread.This story was originally published in February 2021 and most recently updated on August 7, 2025.Read the original article on Business Insider

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