Breakfast Burrito Bowl

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Make breakfast burrito bowls in the air fryer for an easy yet festive dish. Tortilla shells gets filled with egg, cheese, avocado, fresh pico de gallo, and bacon in this recipe that is as fun to customize as it is to eat. Mix up the toppings, too! Use crumbled sausage, salsa, peppers, and onions, or go with a whole different flavor profile and top it with smoked salmon, Boursin cheese, chives, and capers.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 4 slices center-cut bacon

  • cooking spray

  • 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided

  • 3/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1 avocado, diced

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or according to manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Add bacon slices in a single layer and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes.

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  4. Remove from the air fryer and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 large ramekins or heatproof bowls with cooking spray, and press one tortilla inside each bowl with the edges coming up and out.

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  5. Crack 2 eggs into each tortilla shell, then top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon adobo seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon salt. 

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  6. Working with one tortilla bowl at a time, cook in the air fryer until tortillas are crispy, egg whites are set, and yolks are runny, 13 to 15 minutes.

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  7. While tortillas cook, stir together cherry tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Break bacon into small pieces, and set aside.

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  8. Remove tortillas from bowls and place on a plate. Top bowls evenly with tomato mixture, avocado, and bacon.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1522 Calories
74g Fat
164g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1522
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74g 95%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Cholesterol 422mg 141%
Sodium 2426mg 105%
Total Carbohydrate 164g 60%
Dietary Fiber 24g 87%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 55g 110%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 463mg 36%
Iron 13mg 70%
Potassium 1953mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.