Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 9 minutes
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 8 grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- PREHEAT AND GREASE:
- Preheat the Air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- Grease an Air fryer pan with butter.
- PREPARE EGG MIXTURE:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- TRANSFER TO PAN:
- Transfer the egg mixture into the prepared greased pan.
- COOK INITIAL 6 MINUTES:
- Place the pan with the egg mixture into the preheated Air fryer.
- Cook for about 6 minutes, allowing the eggs to start setting.
- ADD TOMATOES AND CHEESE:
- After 6 minutes, open the Air fryer and stir in the halved grape tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese.
- CONTINUE COOKING:
- Close the Air fryer and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- The tomatoes should become slightly softened, and the cheese should melt and become golden.
- SERVE WARM:
- Carefully remove the pan from the Air fryer.
- Serve the frittata warm, either directly from the pan or by transferring it to a serving plate.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 351
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 25.2g
- Sugar: 17.7g
- Protein: 26.4g
- Sodium: 422mg
Enjoy your delicious and easy Air Fryer Tomato and Parmesan Frittata!
Here are a few variations you can try to customize your Air Fryer Tomato and Parmesan Frittata:
- Spinach and Feta Frittata:
- Add a handful of chopped spinach to the egg mixture before cooking.
- Substitute feta cheese for the Parmesan and mix it into the egg mixture.
- Proceed with the cooking instructions as usual.
- Mushroom and Swiss Frittata:
- Sauté sliced mushrooms in a bit of butter until they release their moisture and are tender.
- Mix the sautéed mushrooms and shredded Swiss cheese into the egg mixture.
- Follow the cooking instructions as given.
- Ham and Cheddar Frittata:
- Dice cooked ham and stir it into the egg mixture.
- Use shredded cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan and mix it into the eggs.
- Continue with the cooking process as directed.
- Mediterranean Frittata:
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the egg mixture.
- Optionally, include some chopped fresh basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Cook the frittata according to the original instructions.
- Bacon and Onion Frittata:
- Cook and crumble bacon pieces. Mix them into the egg mixture.
- Sauté sliced onions until caramelized and mix them into the eggs.
- Proceed with cooking in the Air fryer.
- Vegan Frittata:
- Use plant-based milk (like almond or soy milk) and substitute the eggs with a tofu scramble.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, spinach, and onions, to the tofu mixture.
- Proceed with the cooking process as directed.
- Mexican-Inspired Frittata:
- Add some diced bell peppers, black beans, and corn to the egg mixture.
- Mix in shredded Mexican cheese blend and a pinch of chili powder for flavor.
- Follow the cooking instructions as given.
- Greek Frittata:
- Mix in chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onions to the egg mixture.
- Add a sprinkle of dried oregano or a touch of fresh dill for a Mediterranean flavor.
- Cook as per the original instructions.
- Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata:
- Add diced smoked salmon and chopped fresh dill to the egg mixture.
- You can also include a dollop of cream cheese for added creaminess.
- Follow the cooking process as directed.