Air Fryer Veggie Frittata

This air fryer veggie frittata is one of the easiest egg dishes you can make. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and most of that time is just the air fryer doing its thing.

It’s loaded with spinach, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Simple ingredients that go really well together and give you a frittata that’s full of flavor.

I love that you don’t need to babysit this recipe. You just mix everything in a bowl, pour it into a pan, and let the air fryer handle the rest. No flipping, no stirring, no stress.

It works great for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. You can also make it ahead and reheat slices later in the week.

If you’ve never made a frittata in the air fryer before, you’re going to be surprised at how well it turns out. It puffs up nicely and gets golden on top without drying out.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a One-Pan Meal – Everything gets mixed into one bowl and cooked in a single 7-inch pan, so you’re not juggling multiple pots and skillets. Cleanup is honestly a breeze.

The Air Fryer Does All the Work – You don’t need to babysit this frittata on the stove or worry about flipping it. Just set it at 300°F, let the air fryer handle the cooking, and come back to a perfectly puffed and golden frittata.

Loaded with Colorful Veggies – Between the baby spinach, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, this frittata is packed with vegetables that actually taste great together. It’s a super easy way to eat more veggies without it feeling forced.

Feta Makes Everything Better – The crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy kick that pairs perfectly with the roasted red peppers and oregano. It gives the whole frittata a Mediterranean-inspired flavor that regular cheddar just can’t match.

Ingredients

• 6 Large Eggs
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Baby Spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup Roasted Red Peppers, diced
• 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tbsp Red Onion, finely diced
• 1/3 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• Cooking Spray

How to Make

Step 1

Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Stir in the chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 3

Spray a 7-inch round air fryer-safe pan with cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the pan.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Place the pan in the basket.

Step 5

Air fry for 16 to 18 minutes until the frittata is puffed, set in the center, and golden on top.

Step 6

Let cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm.

Tips

Use the Right Size Pan

A 7-inch round pan is the size you want here. If you go bigger, the egg mixture will spread too thin and cook too fast, leaving you with a dry, flat frittata instead of a thick and fluffy one.

If you don’t have a 7-inch pan, a 6-inch works too. Just know it will be a bit thicker, so you might need to add a couple extra minutes to the cook time. Check the center with a toothpick to make sure it’s fully set before pulling it out.

Make sure whatever pan you use is labeled air fryer-safe or oven-safe. A small round cake pan or an air fryer silicone pot both work great for this.

Pat Your Veggies Dry

This is a big one. Roasted red peppers from a jar and cherry tomatoes both hold a lot of moisture. If you toss them straight into the egg mixture without drying them off, that extra water will leak out during cooking and make the bottom of your frittata soggy.

Give your roasted red peppers a quick pat with a paper towel after you dice them. Do the same with the cherry tomato quarters. It only takes a few seconds but it makes a real difference in how the frittata sets.

The spinach should also be dry. If you rinsed it, lay it on a paper towel and blot it before chopping.

Whisk the Eggs Really Well

When you whisk the eggs and milk together, go at it for a good 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is one even color with no streaks of egg white showing. This is what gives the frittata a smooth, even texture all the way through.

A fork works fine if you don’t have a whisk. Just make sure you break up every bit of egg white so it’s fully blended in. You want the mixture to look uniform and slightly frothy on top before you add the veggies.

Related Recipes

• Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Rolls
• Air Fryer Cheesy Hash Brown Patties
• Air Fryer Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers
• Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Burritos
• Air Fryer Sausage & Pepper Breakfast Hash

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I swap the feta cheese for a different cheese?

Absolutely. Goat cheese is a great swap since it has a similar crumbly texture and tangy flavor. Shredded mozzarella or cheddar also work well if you want something milder and meltier.

Just keep the amount roughly the same at about 1/3 cup. The frittata is pretty flexible with cheese choices, so feel free to use whatever you have on hand or enjoy the most.