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Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Omelette

Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Omelette

5 from 9 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

This fluffy air fryer ham and cheese omelette cooks in one pan with zero flipping and zero stovetop in just 12 minutes. Diner-style melty Swiss cheese, savory diced ham, and tender eggs every time — packed with 22 grams of protein and only 2 grams of net carbs. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or using up leftover holiday ham.

Ingredients 

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk, or heavy cream, or water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup diced cooked ham, about 2 oz
  • ¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese, plus 2 tablespoons reserved for topping
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooking spray or ½ teaspoon butter, for greasing the pan

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (163°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk the eggs vigorously with the milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for at least 30 seconds, until the surface is frothy and bubbly.
  • Grease your pan lightly with cooking spray or butter. Pour in the egg mixture, then sprinkle the diced ham and ¼ cup Swiss cheese evenly across the top. Do not stir.
  • Air fry at 325°F for 10 minutes.
  • Add the topping cheese. Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of Swiss cheese over the top and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the cheese melts and the center no longer jiggles when you tap the pan.
  • Rest the omelette in the pan for 1 minute. Run a silicone spatula around the edge, slide it onto a plate, and fold in half.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and an extra crack of pepper. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (any basket-style 4-quart or larger)
  • 6-inch round cake pan, ramekin, or silicone air fryer pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula

Notes

  • Doneness check: Insert a butter knife into the center — it should come out clean with maybe a thin film of barely-set egg. If wet, cook for 60 more seconds.
  • Pan matters: A deeper pan (at least 1.5-inch sides) keeps the omelette fluffy and prevents the air fryer fan from drying the top. Avoid wide, shallow pans.
  • Why dairy? The fat in milk slows protein coagulation and the water content creates steam, giving you that lift. Skipping it makes the omelette tougher.
  • Make it ahead: Cooked omelettes keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 3 minutes with a teaspoon of water in the basket.
  • Cheese swaps: Sharp cheddar, gruyère, pepper jack, or fontina all work beautifully. Avoid plain pre-shredded mozzarella — too watery.
  • All air fryers vary — start checking at 9 minutes the first time you make this in your specific model.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 308mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 2mg