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    Fluffy & Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet

    Published: Apr 17, 2024 · Modified: Apr 14, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Fluffy and Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet is the easiest way to make your morning eggs! Soft, fluffy and cheesy omelette recipe that's hands free! Once you have this basic recipe, the customizable options are limitless.

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    If you are looking for more breakfast ideas to make in your air fryer, then try my air fryer hard boiled eggs or peanut butter toast recipe next!

    one round omelette topped with tomatoes and avocado in a black plate.

    Like the zucchini frittata, making omelet in the air fryer is less fussy, since it is baked or in this case air fried and not pan fried.

    I've love making breakfast recipes using the air fryer for its fast cooking and hands-free approach, especially useful during those hectic morning rushes. Some of our favorites is the Nutella stuffed air fryer french toast, which is a 5 ingredient breakfast recipe.

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    • My secret for a fluffy omelet
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • Add-ins
    • How to make omelet in air fryer?
    • Pan size
    • Cooking time
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestion
    • Troubleshooting
    • Recipe tips
    • More brunch recipes
    • Fluffy and Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet

    My secret for a fluffy omelet

    I use three techniques to make this fluffy air fryer omelet, ensuring restaurant-quality results and preventing dryness from the air fryer's circulating hot air.

    1. Air frying low and slow in a 310-degree temperature.
    2. Adding milk or cream. According to the chefs at Americas test kitchen, the fat in dairy slows coagulation, while the water adds moisture and steam, keeping eggs tender and making them fluffier.
    3. CheesE provides an extra guarantee for achieving a luxuriously creamy fluffy and cheesy air fryer omelet.

    Ingredients you'll need

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    ingredients needed to make omelette.
    • Eggs - I use 3 large eggs for this air fryer omelet recipe.
    • Dairy - As mentioned earlier, a touch of milk coats the protein and slows down the coagulation process and the water provides additional moisture which helps in keeping the eggs tender. Use cream instead of milk for an even more luxurious and velvety texture.
    • Cheese - Any melting cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, goat cheese, or Mexican blend are all great options.
    • Seasoning - While I opted for simple salt and pepper seasoning, the possibilities for flavoring are endless. Experiment with seasonings like red pepper flakes, cayenne, chili powder, taco seasoning, or Italian seasoning to customize your fluffy air fryer omelet with cheese.

    Add-ins

    What to put in omelets? Omelettes are incredibly versatile, allowing for endless flavor combinations to suit your taste. Here are some popular options:

    Stir in chopped or thinly sliced red onions, bell peppers, chopped ham, bacon, chopped asparagus (I like to use the pan fried asparagus recipe), seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes or jalapeno peppers.

    Pro tip: It's crucial to keep in mind that vegetables with high moisture content, such as zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms, can release excess moisture during cooking, potentially preventing your air fryer omelet from setting perfectly.

    How to make omelet in air fryer?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

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    Step 1 - Add eggs, milk and seasonings into a bowl.
    a hand whisking 3 eggs in a blue bowl.
    Step 2 - Whisk until frothy and well combined.

    Pan size

    I used the Instant Vortex 6-quart air fryer, which comfortably accommodates a 6-inch pan. You can opt for any size oven-safe pan, such as 8-inch, 6-inch, or 4-inch metal cake pans, or even ramekins that fit well in your air fryer basket. Adjust the quantity of eggs and cooking time to match the size of your chosen appliance. More details below.

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    Step 3 - Add about ¼ cup shredded cheese.
    mixed eggs topped with grated yellow cheese in a round metal pan.
    Step 4 - Pour into a greased 6-inch pan.

    Cooking time

    This air fryer omelet recipe is developed for 3 eggs to be made in a 6-inch cake pan. You can modify the cooking time to make 2 or 4 eggs.

    For 2 eggs in a 6-inch pan – Cooking time is about 7 minutes

    For 4 eggs in a 6-inch pan – Cooking time is about 9 minutes

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    one cooked yellow omelet in a round black plate.

    Variations

    1. Make Denver omelette - Add green bell pepper, onion, pork sausage, ham, bacon and cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa.
    2. Thai omelette - Add fish sauce and serve with sriracha and chopped cilantro.
    3. Garden omelette - Add chopped spinach, onion, bell peppers and mushrooms.
    4. Mexican omelette - Add chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, garlic powder, chopped onion, green bell pepper, jalapeños and Mexican blend cheese. Serve with avocado and pico de gallo.
    5. Indian masala omelette - Add chopped onion, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, turmeric powder, cayenne, coriander powder and salt.
    6. Make Egg Omelette sandwich - Spread mayo between two slices of whole grain or white bread. Place a piece of omelette (cut to size), sliced avocado and tomato slices in between, along with a drizzle of sriracha or hot sauce.
    7. Top with cooked salmon for a healthy protein packed breakfast.

    Serving suggestion

    The air fryer omelet is perfect as is or topped with any of the following topping suggestions:

    • Pico de Gallo or salsa
    • Sliced avocado
    • Sauteed garlic mushrooms
    • Crumbled bacon

    While a cheesy omelette pairs perfectly with a slice of toast and a glass of orange juice, consider elevating it for a light dinner or lunch by serving it alongside a vibrant side salad dressed with a light vinaigrette and crispy roasted potatoes.

    Troubleshooting

    There are few reasons for your air fryer omelet not turning out fluffy:

    1. Using fewer eggs or a larger pan - Using fewer eggs in proportion to the size of your pan can result in a thin, flat omelet rather than a fluffy one. Similarly, using a larger pan than necessary can spread the eggs too thinly, making it difficult to achieve the desired fluffiness.
    2. Cooking at a higher temperature - Cooking your omelette at too high a temperature can cause it to cook too quickly on the outside while remaining undercooked or raw underneath.
    3. Skipping cheese - Cheese not only adds flavor to your air fryer omelet but also contributes to its texture. The moisture and fat content in cheese help to create a creamy and fluffy texture in the eggs. Skipping cheese or using too little of it can result in a drier and less fluffy omelette.
    4. Overcooking - Overcooking can lead to a dense and rubbery texture rather than the desired light and fluffy consistency. It's important to cook the omelet until they it's just set and slightly moist in the center. Overcooking can cause the proteins in the eggs to become tough and compact, resulting in a less fluffy texture

    Recipe tips

    • Don't skip cheese. It adds creaminess and taste.
    • Any melting cheeses like shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack or Mexican blend are all great options.
    • Use heavy cream or whole milk for a velvety texture and also luxuriousness.

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    two half egg sandwich in a rectangle glass dish.
    Omelet sandwich made using air fryer omelet

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    one round omelette topped with tomatoes and avocado.

    Fluffy and Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet

    Fluffy and Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet is the easiest way to make your morning eggs! Soft, fluffy and cheesy omelette recipe that's hands free! Once you have this basic recipe, the customizable options are limitless.
    4.8 from 21 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • 6-inch cake pan

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 ½ tablespoons whole milk or cream
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup grated cheese, plus more for topping cheddar / mozzarella / Monterey jack, divided
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    Instructions

    • Add eggs, milk or cream, salt and pepper into a medium bowl and whisk well using a fork or metal whisk until frothy and well combined. Mix in about the cheese.
    • Grease a 6-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or brush with room temperature butter and pour the prepared egg mixture into it. Sprinkle more cheese on top, if desired.
    • Pre heat air fryer to 310 for 8 minutes.
    • When hot, place the pan into the air fryer basket and cook until just set or no longer liquidy.
    • Place pan on a wire rack to cool for a minute and serve with your favorite toppings.
      Tip: To remove omelet from pan, run a rubber spatula or butter knife around the edges of the omelet to loosen from the pan and carefully slide onto a serving plate.

    Notes

    Don't skip cheese. It adds creaminess and taste.
    Any melting cheeses like shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack or Mexican blend are all great options.
    Thsi is a basic omelet recipe. You can mix in chopped red onions, bell peppers, ham, bacon, asparagus, tomatoes or jalapeno peppers along with the eggs. Make sure that the vegetables are not of high moisture content like mushrooms, zucchini or spinach.
    Pan size - I used the Instant Vortex 6-quart air fryer, which comfortably accommodates a 6-inch pan.
    Adjust cooking time of increasing or decreasing the number of eggs used.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 119mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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