Southwest Egg Bites
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Give your egg bites a southwestern kick with pepper jack cheese, black beans, and corn. Drain the beans and corn well to avoid watery bites. The full recipe and air frying instructions are available here.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons canned fire-roasted corn (or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon diced green chile (canned)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash hot sauce
Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned
Steps
- 01Blend eggs, cottage cheese, cream, cumin, salt, and hot sauce until smooth.
- 02Stir in the pepper jack, black beans, corn, and green chile.
- 03Pour into greased silicone molds, 3/4 full.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
- 05Top with a dollop of sour cream and salsa after cooking.
Drain and rinse the black beans well. Excess liquid from the can thins the custard and you end up with watery bites. Same for the corn. Pat everything dry before folding in.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Whisk together eggs, a splash of milk, shredded cheese, and your choice of simple mix-ins like diced ham or spinach.
- 02Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- 03Lightly spray a silicone egg bite mold with cooking oil.
- 04Pour the egg mixture into the molds, filling them about three-quarters full to allow for expansion.
- 05Place the mold in the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes until the eggs are set and slightly puffed.
- 06Let cool for 5 minutes before popping the egg bites out of the mold.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
Recipe Notes
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 4 days refrigerated. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 minutes. Low temp prevents the eggs from turning rubbery.
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