Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 bacon slices
• 6 bread slices
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the Air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. Prepare Bacon and Bread: Place each bacon slice in a prepared muffin cup. Cut the bread slices with a round cookie cutter to fit over the bacon slices.
3. Add Toppings: Top each bread slice with chopped bell pepper, scallion, and a dollop of low-fat mayonnaise, distributing them evenly among the muffin cups.
4. Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each muffin cup over the toppings.
5. Cook in Air Fryer: Place the muffin tin in the Air fryer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
6. Serve: Carefully remove the muffin tin from the Air fryer. Use a butter knife to gently loosen the egg cups from the sides of the muffin tin. Dish out the egg cups and serve them warm.

NUTRITION:

• Calories: 260
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 6.9g
• Sugar: 1.03g
• Protein: 16.7g
• Sodium: 805mg

Here are a few variations of the bacon and egg muffin cup recipe:

1. Spinach and Feta Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Add a handful of fresh spinach leaves on top of the bacon.
   • Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the spinach.
   • Top with the egg and bake as directed.
2. Mushroom and Swiss Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Sauté sliced mushrooms in a pan until softened.
   • Place sautéed mushrooms on top of the bacon.
   • Add a slice of Swiss cheese over the mushrooms.
   • Crack the egg over the cheese and bake as directed.
3. Sausage and Cheddar Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Cook and crumble breakfast sausage.
   • Place the cooked sausage on top of the bacon.
   • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage.
   • Crack the egg over the cheese and bake as directed.
4. Veggie Delight Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Skip the bacon and use a slice of roasted bell pepper as the base.
   • Add chopped tomatoes, onions, and your choice of veggies.
   • Crack the egg over the veggies and bake as directed.
5. Mexican-Style Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Place a slice of cooked bacon at the bottom of the muffin cup.
   • Add a spoonful of salsa and a sprinkle of shredded Mexican cheese blend.
   • Crack the egg over the cheese and bake as directed.
   • Top with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
6. Ham and Swiss Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Place a slice of cooked ham on top of the bacon.
   • Add a slice of Swiss cheese over the ham.
   • Crack the egg over the cheese and bake as directed.
7. Greek-Inspired Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Place a slice of cooked bacon in the muffin cup.
   • Add chopped Kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
   • Crack the egg over the toppings and bake as directed.
   • Garnish with fresh oregano or parsley before serving.
8. Tex-Mex Bacon Egg Cups:
   • Place a slice of cooked bacon in the muffin cup.
   • Top with a spoonful of black beans, corn kernels, and diced jalapenos.
   • Crack the egg over the toppings and bake as directed.
   • Serve with a drizzle of hot sauce and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.