Air Fryer Cheddar, Bacon and Chive Breakfast Muffins

Name: Air Fryer Cheddar, Bacon and Chive Breakfast Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 - 14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling; 2 large eggs; 1 c. whole buttermilk; 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for top; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives; Cooking spray

These tender muffins are a grab-and-go breakfast treat.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Jan 6, 2023

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air fryer cheddar, bacon and chive breakfast muffins

Mike Garten

Yields:

12 - 14 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

The air fryer lets you bake muffins directly in their paper liners, so there's one less dish to do. Buttermilk keeps them light and tender. If you happen to run out, substitute 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
2 large eggs
1 cup whole buttermilk
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for top
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat air fryer to 350ºF. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and butter in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk to combine. Fold in cheeses, bacon, and chives. Fill lightly sprayed paper cupcake liners or silicone muffins cups, roughly half to 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with a little extra pepper and Parmesan cheese.
2. Step 2Air Fry in batches, until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean 14 to 16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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