Quick Air Fryer Frittata – Breakfast Recipe with Vegetables and Mozzarella

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the green onion and red bell pepper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix the chopped vegetables with half of the mozzarella.

3. 3

   Crack the eggs into the bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Mix everything well until a homogeneous mixture forms.

5. 5

   Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

6. 6

   Pour the egg mixture evenly into the basket.

7. 7

   Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

8. 8

   Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Carefully remove the basket and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.

10. 10

    Continue cooking for another 6–10 minutes, until the surface is lightly golden and the center is set.

11. 11

    Let the frittata rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Shopping list

4 eggs, 1 green onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, 50g mozzarella mix cheese, spray oil, salt, pepper

Recipe story

The frittata, ancestor of the modern omelette, originated in Italian Renaissance cuisine, where court chefs transformed beaten eggs into a golden canvas enriched with seasonal vegetables and fine cheeses. In Sicilian villages, this recipe was considered a gift of the land, prepared with fresh garden ingredients. Over the centuries, the frittata became a symbol of Italian cooking, adapted into countless regional variations.