Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts
Description
Flaky, buttery puff pastry pockets stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese — cooked in the air fryer in under 7 minutes. The perfect handheld breakfast for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or freezer meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 breakfast sausage links, cooked and chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Scramble: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble for 1–2 minutes. Add the chopped cooked sausage and continue cooking until eggs are just set (slightly underdone). Fold in the shredded cheese until just melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Cut the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold each puff pastry sheet and cut into 6 equal rectangles per sheet (12 rectangles total).
- Assemble: Place 6 rectangles on a work surface. Spoon ¼ cup of filling into the center of each, leaving a half-inch border. Dip a finger in water and run it along the edges. Top with the remaining 6 rectangles and press to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush and season: Brush the tops generously with melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Cut a small vent slit in the top of each tart.
- Air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place tarts in the basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and air fry for 6–8 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly: Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Notes
- For an extra golden finish, brush with egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon water) instead of butter.
- Make sure your filling is cool before assembling — hot filling melts the pastry.
- Unbaked tarts freeze beautifully: freeze flat on a tray, transfer to a bag, and cook from frozen at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 494IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg