Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Omelette
The Air Fryer is incredibly versatile. If you’re new to the Air Fryer world, welcome my friends. It’s such a great appliance to have on hand.
Many people tend to think that everything that is cooked in an Air Fryer has to be fried. This a misconceived notion. Air fryers can also bake, grill and even roast foods. We use it for healthy eating and are super happy with the results. If you’re needing some simple tips on how to get started, check out How to Use an Air Fryer.
HOW AN AIR FRYER WORKS
Knowing how to use any appliance in your kitchen is step one and the Air Fryer is no different. You want to take advantage of its versatility and all of its capabilities. It’s actually quite simple, but there are a few tricks of the trade to keep in mind. The great thing about using an air fryer is that it literally uses air to cook. No grease and no greasy foods. However, keep in mind that there will be a tad bit of oil that you’re going to have to use, but it’s really minimal in comparison to other frying methods.
A lot of people try to skip the oil altogether but I really don’t recommend that. It’s one helpful tip to keep r the foods inside the air fryer from sticking. In hindsight, the oil is really important.
What are some other ingredients to add to your omelette?
Omelettes are the best. You can easily alter the ingredients to make them taste however you want. You want your omelets spicy? Try jalapeno. You want them cheesy? Sweet? Meaty? The possibilities are endless. Plus, they’re a really simple way to get a ton of great veggies into the mouths of your kids. While this recipe uses red bell peppers and spinach, you can add in onions, mushrooms, or whatever tickles your (or your kids) taste buds.
I’m a believer that there is always room for adding in more vegetables, so the more the merrier!
What is the trick for making omelettes fluffy?
Have you ever seen those fluffy omelettes and wondered how you could get your eggs to look just like that? I watch those cooking shows and think, “That’s not that hard.” The secret is easier than you think. Adding a few drops of water to your eggs right before you start whisking can help to create a fluffy omelette.
As the omelette cooks, water evaporates from the egg creating a much fluffier omelette.
Do you have to flip these omelettes once they’re in the Air Fryer?
Tips for using your Air Fryer
- If you’re making pre-cooked frozen food, you don’t have to add any type of oil.
- Make certain to not overcrowd your Air Fryer with ingredients. This won’t allow the heat and air to circulate and can cause issues with undercooked or less desirable meals.
- Make certain to have fun with your Air Fryer. You can buy some great accessories that can enhance your recipes, too!
As you can tell, there isn’t a lot that you need to really worry about before diving in and using your Air Fryer. It’s a great appliance that can cook a wide variety of foods. In fact, I get a ton of compliments on how awesome these Air Fryer Spicy Mexican Empanadas are. I recommend trying the empanada recipe next!
Without further ado, let’s dive in and learn how to make this awesome Air Fryer recipe.
Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Omelette
While there might be quite a few ingredients to make this recipe, the taste makes every ingredient worth it!
Ingredients to make Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Omelette
For the Heart-Shaped Omelette
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4 large Eggs
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½ cup of finely chopped Red Bell Pepper
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1 cup of chopped baby Spinach
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½ cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 tablespoons of Heavy Cream
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1 tablespoon of Butter
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Salt and Pepper
For the Bacon Hearts
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4 strips of thick-cut Bacon
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Instructions to cook this air fryer breakfast recipe
For the Heart-Shaped Omelette
In a medium-sized bowl, melt the butter and let cool. Add eggs, salt and pepper, and whisk.
Add the red bell pepper, spinach, and shredded cheese. Mix together.
Fill your molds with the batter and place them in the Air Fryer.
Air Fry your molds.
Remove from the molds and serve immediately with Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Air Fryer Churro Chaffle.
For the Bacon Hearts
Cut the bacon in half and bend together into a heart shape. Use a toothpick to connect the two sides together.
Air fry for 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining bacon.
Serve immediately with Air Fryer Heart Shaped Omelette and Air Fryer Churro Chaffle.
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Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Omelette
Ingredients
For the Heart Shaped Omelette
- 4 large Eggs
- ½ cup of finely chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup of chopped baby Spinach
- ½ cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons of Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon of Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- 6 Heart Shaped Silicone Mold
For the Bacon Hearts
- 4 strips of thick cut Bacon
- Toothpicks
Instructions
For the Heart Shaped Omelette
- In a large bowl, melt a tablespoon of butter in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- Add 4 eggs along with salt and pepper. Wisk it well.
- Add the red bell pepper, spinach and shredded cheese. Mix it in.
- Fill ¾ of the heart-shaped silicone mold with the egg batter.
- Very carefully place 3 of the molds in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 320 for 10 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted, comes out clean.
- Repeat with the remaining molds.
- Unmold and serve immediately with Air Fryer Bacon Hearts and Air Fryer Churro Chaffle.
For the Bacon Hearts
- Cut the bacon strips into half.
- Fold each strip into half, lengthwise and form two halves together into a heart shape, making sure they overlap.
- Use toothpick to secure the overlap pieces. This will make sure the overlap pieces stay together during the air frying process as bacon will shrink during the cooking process.
- Carefully place a couple of bacon heart in the air fryer, making sure they maintain their ‘heart’ shape.
- Air fry at 320 for 10 minutes.
- Place the air fried bacon heart on a paper towel to absorb the grease.
- Repeat with the remaining bacon.
- Serve immediately with Air Fryer Heart Shaped Omelette and Air Fryer Churro Chaffle.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 494Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 456mgSodium: 941mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 29g
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