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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
Total Time 17 minutes minutes
Three ingredients and less than 20 minutes is all you need to make these fabulous Prosciutto Egg Cups. These egg cups are a great breakfast option for Whole30, Paleo, and Low Carb/ Keto eating plans! Best of all, you can choose between cooking your egg cups in the air fryer OR the oven!
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Why It Works
It’s no secret I love prosciutto (just check out my Prosciutto Wrapped Pears recipe!). Why? I think prosciutto the perfect addition to meals that need a little savory, salty goodness. I’m also in love with my air fryer, and I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY).
Last but not least, I love SIMPLE recipes. Like my three ingredient Stuffed Sausage, I’m totally crazy for this Whole30 & Keto, Air Fryer (or Oven) Prosciutto Egg Cups recipe.
These little egg cups come together in under 20 minutes total, and I’m telling you, everyone I’ve ever made them for goes BANANAS over them. It’s all in the presentation, and the presentation is 100%.
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🍳 Ingredients
To make these air fryer eggs, you just need THREE INGREDIENTS. Okay, if you’re counting salt and pepper, then there’s five. But still.
- Prosciutto
- Fresh baby spinach
- Eggs
Prosciutto is readily available at many grocery stores, and it’s been very easy for me to find Whole30 compliant prosciutto. That’s because prosciutto is supposed to be made with just pork and salt.
Curing happens over time, without nitrates. Always check the ingredients label, but personally, I have yet to find prosciutto that contains anything besides those two ingredients.
And if you want a little extra burst of flavor, drizzle some Whole30 Pesto on top of your egg cup… yum! Or serve them with some crispy air fryer hash browns!
👩🍳 Instructions
If you’re cooking in the air fryer, be sure to choose the a small muffin tin or silicone muffin cups, whichever will fit inside your air fryer. I have a top-opening air fryer so this tin fits snugly inside, but these muffin cups would work great since they’re made specifically for the air fryer! Then, making the dish is so simple!
- Lay one piece of prosciutto inside each cup, pressing to line the bottom and sides of each cup. You do not need to spray the tin first – as the prosciutto cooks, it will naturally pull away from the tin.
- Press about 4-5 spinach leaves to each cup. You can easily substitute any other vegetables you might like here, but if they’re veggies that need longer cook time (like kale, bell peppers, onions, etc.) saute them in a skillet until softened first.
- Crack one egg into each cup. Then just sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and they’re ready to go into the oven or air fryer!
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F. Carefully add your muffin tin or muffin cups (leave a little space between them), and close. Cook for 10 minutes.
Oven Baked Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375° F. Set the muffin tin on the middle rack and cook for 12 minutes for a medium-runny egg.
💡Recipe FAQ
How do I store cooked egg cups?
Store the egg cups in the refrigerator in an air tight container or baggie in. When stored properly, they keep for 4-5 days! Just reheat as you need them.
Are they good for meal prep (AKA do they taste okay when reheated)?
I make these for meal prep ALL THE TIME! My preferred method to reheat them is in the air fryer (350° for 3-4 minutes) so the prosciutto gets crispy again, but I’ve reheated them in the microwave too. If you’re a person who just doesn’t like reheated eggs, then ideally, you’d want to eat them immediately after serving. For more egg meal prep, check out my air fryer boiled eggs!
I don’t like runny egg yolks… What do I do?
I feel ya, so I have two options for you! You can either scramble the eggs before you add them to the tin OR break the yolks by poking them with a fork, then cooking the egg cups for an addition 2-3 minutes. Either way, they’ll be delicious!
Are these egg cups Whole30/Keto friendly?
Yes! With just three whole-foods ingredients (prosciutto is almost always made with just pork and salt), these egg cups are Whole30 compliant. But because they’re super low in carbs, too, these egg cups are totally Keto and super Low Carb – just check the nutrition label below!
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Prosciutto and Spinach Egg Cups (Whole30, Low Carb)
A healthy and delicious breakfast to please a crowd, made in the Air Fryer or Oven!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 97kcal
Author Laura Miner
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
Total Time 17 minutes minutes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper , salt optional
Instructions
Air Fryer Egg Cups
Preheat your air fryer or oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spray or drizzle the muffin tin with oil. Lay one piece of prosciutto inside each cup, pressing to line the bottom and sides of each cup.
Gently press about 4-5 spinach leaves into the bottom of each cup.
Crack one egg into each cup. Sprinkle with a little pepper and they're ready to go into the oven or air fryer.
Bake in the Air Fryer. Carefully transfer your muffin tin or muffin cups to the air fryer (leave a little space between them), and close. Cook for 10 minutes.
Bake in Oven: If using silicone muffin cups, set them on a baking sheet. Set the muffin tin or baking sheet on the middle rack and cook for ~15 minutes for a medium cooked egg.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow it to cool slightly, until you're able to handle it. Carefully remove each egg cup from the muffin tin.
Serve right away or allow to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
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Notes
Note: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you’re cooking it in the oven. If you’re cooking in the air fryer, you can also double or triple it, but cook them in batches. Overcrowding your air fryer will lead to unevenly cooked and/or undercooked recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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