Quick Air Fryer Frittata with Vegetables and Cheese
A fluffy and flavorful frittata cooked quickly in the air fryer, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
Steps
- 1
Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- 2
Add diced vegetables and shredded cheese. Mix well.
- 3
Pour the mixture into a small greased pan (suitable for Air Fryer).
- 4
Preheat Air Fryer to 177°C (350°F). Bake for 12-15 minutes until the frittata is set in the center and golden on top.
- 5
Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Shopping list
4 large eggs, 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella), 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell pepper, onion, spinach, mushrooms), 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking spray
Recipe story
The frittata has its origins in ancient Italian cuisine, where eggs were mixed with seasonal vegetables and simple cheeses. During the Middle Ages, monasteries perfected this hearty dish, turning it into a symbol of rural hospitality. Today, reinterpreted in the air fryer, it retains its traditional essence in a quick and modern version.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Onion
Probably originating in Central or West Asia, onions were cultivated in ancient Egypt, where they were considered a symbol of eternity and placed in tombs. In ancient Greece, athletes ate them to balance their blood, and in Rome, they were a staple food for soldiers. During the Middle Ages, onions were believed to protect against arrows and the plague.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in cuisines worldwide, from ancient China to classical Greece. In ancient Egypt, they were considered food for royalty, and the Romans called them 'food of the gods'.
Spinach
Originating in ancient Persia, spinach conquered Europe through the Moors, who brought it to Spain in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, it was considered a miraculous remedy for various ailments.
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