This Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich recipe makes six easy, make-ahead sandwiches that are delicious fuel for the day ahead.
I’m obsessed with breakfast sandwiches. My son and I used to make these before he left for college. We’d make a batch on Sunday and either refrigerate or freeze the rest to enjoy as grab-and-go breakfasts the rest of the week!
I developed a version of this recipe for my first cookbook, The Ninja Foodi Meal Prep Cookbook. This version is easy to make in any air fryer brand.
It’s a classic breakfast sandwich that you can easily customize with your favorite meats, veggies, and cheeses.
Want more fast and easy breakfast recipes? Check out our Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes collection.
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Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
- Timeless favorite – This air fryer breakfast sandwich is a classic that stands the test of time!
- Fast – You can whip up six breakfast sandwiches in 30 minutes or less.
- Easy – This recipe is easy to follow, making it perfect for college students, beginning home cooks, and pros alike.
- Satisfying – With eggs, bacon, cheese, and a fluffy English muffin, this is a truly hearty and satisfying way to start the day.
- Make-ahead – You can make these and either refrigerate them for the week ahead, or make a double or triple batch and freeze some to enjoy in the months to come.
Ingredient notes
- English muffins – The classic bread for breakfast sandwiches. You can substitute bagels, toast, or even tortillas if you prefer.
- Bacon – Use your favorite bacon here. To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon that you just need to microwave.
- Eggs – You’ll scramble the eggs separate in a pan on the stove. Or, if you have an all-in-one air fryer/Instant Pot unit, you can scramble the eggs inside of the Instant Pot pot.
- Cheese – Cheddar cheese slices are a classic option for breakfast sandwiches, but you can use Provolone, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Gouda… really, almost any favorite cheese! And, if you’re vegan or dairy-free like me, it’s easy to substitute your favorite dairy-free cheese slices here.
Marlynn’s Tip
Recipe Tip
To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon that you just need to microwave.
Step-by-step instructions
You’ll find full measurements and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are some step-by-step photos and a quick overview of how to make this air fryer breakfast sandwich recipe.
- Air fry the bacon.
- Scramble the eggs in a separate pan on the stove. Or, if you have an all-in-one Ninja or air fryer/Instant Pot, you can scramble the eggs in that.
3. Assemble the sandwiches then air fry.
4. Enjoy right away, or let cool, then wrap and refrigerate or freeze.
Recipe FAQs
You can use breakfast sausages instead of bacon. You can also fry the eggs instead of scrambling them. For boosted nutrition value, you can add some spinach or diced red bell peppers and fresh herbs to the scrambled eggs.
Allow sandwiches to cool, then wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Or, wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving suggestions
These air fryer breakfast sandwiches are delicious complete grab-and-go meals all on their own. Just add a cup of coffee or tea!
You can also serve them with a side of fresh fruit salad. Or make a healthy green smoothie or strawberry peach smoothie to enjoy with the sandwiches.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 English muffins
Instructions
- Drape bacon slices over an air fryer rack inset. Lower the rack into the air fryer basket. (If no rack, place bacon on top of aluminum foil, ensuring the bacon holds down the corners so the foil doesn't fly up when air frying).
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs until smooth. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Scramble eggs to your liking. Set aside.
- When bacon is done cooking, carefully remove the rack from the basket. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out English muffins. Top the bottom half of each with a spoonful of scrambled eggs, then top with one slice of bacon (I fold the bacon in half to cover more area in the sandwich), and one slice of cheese. Add the top of the English muffin. Poke a toothpick through the center of each sandwich to hold together. Place assembled sandwiches onto air fryer baskets. If there is room, place them on top of racks that fit into the air fryer basket. If not, you can place them right into the bottom of the basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 3 minutes.
- When breakfast sandwiches are done cooking, allow them to cool for a minute if you are serving immediately.
- Storage Tip: If you’ll be eating these later for meal planning, allow sandwiches to cool completely before wrapping and refrigerating or freezing. Wrap in foil and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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