The air fryer does something a microwave never will, which is crisp the tortilla into a shell that holds together in your hand. Fill them a little less than feels right and roll them tight; an overfilled burrito bursts along the seam every time.
Everything you need
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 250 g breakfast sausage meat
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar
- 1 red pepper, diced
- ¼ cup spring onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp hot sauce, to serve
Single layer, always. Crowding the basket steams food instead of crisping it. Tap any ingredient to open its converter.
Method
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Brown the sausage meat in a pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up, for 6 minutes. Add the diced pepper and cook 3 more minutes, then tip into a bowl.
For this step
- 250 g breakfast sausage meat
- 1 red pepper
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Beat the eggs with the milk and salt and scramble them softly in the same pan. Pull them off the heat while still slightly wet, since they'll cook again in the basket.
For this step
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp fine salt
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Lay a tortilla flat. Put a quarter of the egg, sausage, cheese and spring onion in a line just below the centre, leaving 5 cm clear at each side.
For this step
- 250 g breakfast sausage meat
- ¼ cup spring onions
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Fold the sides in first, then roll up tightly from the bottom, tucking as you go. A tight roll is what stops it unravelling.
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Brush all over with olive oil and set seam side down in the basket. Don't stack them; they need space to crisp on every side.
For this step
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Air fry at 190°C / 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once at the halfway point, until golden and crisp. Rest 2 minutes before biting in, since the filling is molten.
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Air fryer notes
- Cook at 190°C / 375°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
Cook's tips
- Warm the tortillas for 15 seconds in the microwave before rolling. Cold tortillas crack along the fold.
- Seam side down for the first half isn't optional. It's what seals the burrito shut.
Make it your own
- Swap sausage for black beans and sweetcorn for a vegetarian version.
- Add a spoon of salsa inside, but drain it well first or the tortilla goes soggy.
Storing & reheating
Wrap cooled burritos in foil and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 170°C for 12 to 14 minutes, unwrapped.
Frequently asked
Can I freeze air fryer breakfast burritos?
Yes, and they freeze very well. Cool completely, wrap individually, and reheat straight from frozen at 170°C for 12 to 14 minutes.
Why did my burrito open in the air fryer?
Either it was overfilled or it went in seam side up. Use less filling than you think and always start seam side down.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
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A note on cooking safely. Recipes are provided for informational purposes only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Cooking times, temperatures and quantities are suggestions: use your own judgement, and check that meat, poultry, fish and eggs are properly cooked before serving.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, particularly if you have allergies, a medical condition or specific nutritional requirements.