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    Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 9, 2019 by Dee

    Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers and cheese are quick and easy to make and easy to reheat. Perfect for meal prep!

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    breakfast burritos made in the air fryer on a plate with strawberries and blueberries

    Searching for easy air fryer recipes? Need simple grab and go breakfast ideas? Friends, these crispy air fried breakfast burritos are for you!

    Scrambled egg burritos are loaded with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese and bell peppers. They're easy to make ahead of time and reheat when you need them, so they're perfect for meal prep.

    We've been making breakfast burritos for ever. I just turned my family's favorite recipe for sausage and egg breakfast burritos into an air fryer recipe, and you know what? We like the air fryer burritos better!

    How to Make a Breakfast Burrito

    Burritos are super easy to make, but you do need to roll them the right way. Otherwise, the filling might fall out when  you're air frying them. If you don't know how to make a burrito, just follow these easy steps!

    You'll need to cook the sausage and scrambled eggs first. Then, you can start making the burritos. Just add the sausage, eggs and some cheese to the center of a large tortilla.

    tortilla with scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese

    Next, fold the sides of the tortilla in so that they partially cover the filling. Note -- it's easier to fold the tortilla when it's fresh. So if you can, start with a new package.

    fold tortilla over scrambled eggs and sausage to make burrito

    Then, fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling. You want to tuck and roll the tortilla tightly and end with the seam on the bottom.

    roll tortilla over to make breakfast burrito

    How to Cook Breakfast Burritos in the Air Fryer

    Spritz a little bit of olive oil spray over the burrito, and pop it into the air fryer for 3 minutes. You get crispy breakfast burritos without using a ton of butter or oil -- works for me!

    Note -- There's only one burrito in the picture, but I was able to cook 3 at a time. Your mileage may vary with what brand of air fryer you have.

    crispy breakfast burrito in the air fryer

    Can You Make These Burritos in Any Air Fryer?

    This recipe should work with any air fryer, although the cooking time may vary with different brands. I made these burritos in my Ninja Air Fryer, but I just ordered the new Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer, and I'm definitely going to be making these crispy burritos in that next!

    air fried breakfast burritos made in the instant pot vortex

    UPDATE! I tried the new Vortex, and while I love that I can cook more burritos at one time, I found that I had to adjust the cook time to only 2 minutes and rotate the trays about halfway through cooking. I love the texture of the tortilla in the Vortex air fryer better -- It's a little crispier and flakier -- closer to deep fried.

    air fryer scrambled egg and sausage breakfast burrito cut open on a plate

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    air fryer breakfast burritos on a plate with fresh fruit

    Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos Recipe

    breakfast burritos made in the air fryer on a plate with strawberries and blueberries

    Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos

    Published by Dee
    Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers and cheese are quick and easy to make and easy to reheat. This easy air fryer recipe includes Instant Pot Vortex instructions and is perfect for meal prep and grab and go breakfasts! Includes time

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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 283 kcal

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound breakfast sausage
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped
    • 12 eggs beaten together
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 8 flour tortillas burrito size
    • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese or use your favorite cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Crumble and cook the sausage in a large skillet until brown. Stir in chopped peppers. Drain grease, place sausage on paper towel-lined plate, cover and set aside
    • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add eggs, salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until mostly set and no longer runny
    • Stir in cooked sausage, then remove from heat
    • Add some of the egg and sausage mixture to the middle of a tortilla, top with some of the cheese, fold sides, and roll up
    • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees
    • Spray burritos lightly with olive oil spray
    • Place as many burritos as will fit into the air fryer or Instant Pot Vortex trays, and cook for 3 minutes at 390 degrees for basket air fryers and 2 minutes in the Vortex, rotating trays halfway through. For extra dark or crispier burritos, cook for 3 minutes in the Vortex
    • Remove and serve immediately, or allow to cool slightly, then wrap well and freeze for meal prep

    Notes

    To make make ahead freezer breakfast burritos, allow the burritos to cool slightly, then wrap each in freezer paper, parchment paper or wax paper, followed by plastic wrap. Then store in a large freezer bag in the freezer.
    To reheat frozen breakfast burritos in the air fryer, unwrap and use the reheat setting. Mine took about 15 minutes at 350.
    To reheat frozen breakfast burritos in the microwave, remove wrapping, wrap in paper towel or place on microwaveable plate and cover with paper towel, then and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping over halfway through. Time will vary depending upon microwave wattage.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 580IUCalcium: 266mgIron: 2.1mg
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    I hope you enjoy these crispy breakfast burritos as much as we do!

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    1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      July 19, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Such a amazing breakfast idea!5 stars

      Reply
    2. James says

      July 16, 2019 at 6:43 am

      We made these this weekend. Lighter than the fried ones for sure. Can't wait to have the leftovers and see how they reheat.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 16, 2019 at 11:04 am

        So glad you liked them, James. Thanks!

    3. Catalina says

      July 10, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Burritos for breakfast? What a wonderful idea!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Taylor says

      July 10, 2019 at 6:19 am

      The perfect grab and go breakfast! Love how crispy the air fryer makes these burritos!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2019 at 10:39 pm

        They crisp up perfectly in the air fryer! Thanks, Taylor!

    5. Melanie Bauer says

      July 10, 2019 at 1:24 am

      Such an easy and crazy delicious breakfast! So excited to make this, just perfect!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      July 09, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      I've been looking for new recipes for my new air fryer!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2019 at 1:01 pm

        These are super easy in the air fryer!

    7. Beth Pierce says

      July 09, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Another great recipe to try with my Air Fryer! Can't wait to start my day with these tomorrow! Delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks, Beth. I hope you get a chance to try them! 🙂

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