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Start your morning with this high protein Air Fryer breakfast pizza that’s hearty, easy to make and tastes like comfort food. It’s an easy combination of eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, ham, bacon, and lots of melty cheese- all put together on a high-protein tortilla instead of traditional pizza dough.
This recipe is actually inspired by my Air Fryer tortilla pizza, which was such a hit with everyone in my family.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, looking for a filling weekend brunch, or simply trying to add more protein to your mornings, this Air Fryer breakfast pizza is a delicious option.
With over 39 grams of protein per serving, it is hearty enough to keep you full for hours. Also try my Air Fryer blueberry cottage cheese toast and Air Fryer chocolate protein muffin recipes if you’re consciously trying to start your day with a protein packed breakfast.
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✨ Flavor: Cheesy, savory, and packed with breakfast favorites.
⏱️ Prep time: 10 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 18-20 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 30 minutes.
👥 Servings: 2 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer, blender, and round silicone liner
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: A round silicone liner helps support the tortilla and prevents the egg mixture from spilling while cooking.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It packs in over 39 grams of protein per serving, which makes it a great protein rich breakfast.
- It comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect to meal prep- like Air Fryer egg bites.
- It is customizable- you can experiment with different mix-ins too- just like I do with my classic Air Fryer breakfast pizza.
Recipe Ingredients
- High-protein tortilla: For that easy, crispy crust. Using a high protein tortilla is great, but you can also use your regular flour tortilla if you want to.
- Eggs: The protein powerhouse and a breakfast classic.
- Toppings: I used a mix of fresh spinach, some crumbled Air Fryer bacon and lean deli ham. Sometimes, I dice up some of the leftover ham whenever I make my Air Fryer ham.
- Cheese: Some low-fat cottage cheese for that extra protein and rich and creamy texture when blended into the eggs, and reduced fat mozzarella and cheddar, for that cheesy, melty pull and nice, sharp flavor.
- Seasonings: Just some salt and black pepper. You can try using homemade poultry seasoning too, if you want to.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- You can swap the bacon and ham for some Air Fryer turkey bacon and crumbled chicken sausage if you want to.
- For a veggie version, add mushrooms and peppers. I love using my leftover Air Fryer mushrooms for my breakfast recipes. In fact, sometimes I also add them to my Air Fryer scrambled eggs.
- To make a spicy high protein breakfast pizza, throw in some diced jalapenos and red pepper flakes and drizzle some hot sauce over the pizza before serving.
- Sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning over the pizza right before serving to amp up the flavors.
How to Make High Protein Air Fryer Breakfast Pizza
- In a blender, combine eggs and cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Stir half of the mozzarella cheese into the egg mixture.
- Place a round silicone liner into the air fryer basket. Lay the tortilla inside the liner, gently pressing it slightly up the sides to form a crust.
- Spread the spinach evenly over the tortilla.
- Pour in the egg mixture over the spinach.
- Top with the chopped ham and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Air fry at 320 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is lightly golden.
- Allow the breakfast pizza to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This high protein Air Fryer breakfast pizza is delicious served warm for breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner- like my Air Fryer breakfast bowl.
Pair it with fresh fruit, sliced avocado, yogurt, or Air Fryer breakfast potatoes for a complete meal. If you’re making this as a part of your weekend breakfast meal prep, take a few extra minutes to prep some Air Fryer cinnamon roll bites too.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Blend the cottage cheese and eggs until completely smooth for the best texture.
- A round silicone liner makes transferring the pizza much easier- I realized this when I made my Air Fryer omelette. Parchment paper liners can be tricky to work with for this breakfast pizza.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the filling can set.
- If the cheese browns too quickly, loosely cover the pizza with foil during the last few minutes of cooking.
- You can also add some crumbled Air Fryer sausage patties or Air Fryer peppers and onions to bulk up the breakfast pizza.
Recipe FAQs
Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat slices in the air fryer at 320 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through.
Allow the pizza to cool completely before wrapping individual slices in foil. Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen in the Air Fryer.
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High Protein Air Fryer Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 high-protein tortilla, or your favorite tortilla
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 5 eggs
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 oz lean deli ham, chopped
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place a round silicone liner into the air fryer basket.
- Lay the tortilla inside the liner, pressing it slightly up the sides.
- Spread the spinach evenly over the tortilla.
- In a blender, combine the eggs and cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella.
- Pour the egg mixture over the spinach.
- Top with the chopped ham.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and bacon over the top.
- Air fry at 320°F for 18-20 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is lightly golden.
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- A round silicone liner is highly recommended for this recipe.
- Blend the eggs and cottage cheese until completely smooth for the best texture.
- Let the pizza rest before slicing to help it hold together.
- Leftovers make an excellent high-protein meal prep breakfast.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
