This air fryer breakfast taco cooks entirely in one appliance in under 5 minutes, combining a crispy tortilla, melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, and a perfectly cooked egg for a quick spicy breakfast.
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Place a flour tortilla in the air fryer basket.
Top the tortilla with jalapeño slices, then crack an egg into the center.
Arrange slices of pepper jack cheese around the egg yolk.
Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the egg is cooked to your liking.
Carefully remove the taco from the air fryer. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with hot sauce if desired, fold in half, and serve immediately.
Enjoy immediately for the crispiest tortilla. Leftover cooked tacos can be refrigerated up to 1 day and reheated in a 325°F air fryer for 2 minutes, though the tortilla will soften slightly.
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Yes, if your air fryer basket is large enough and tacos don't overlap. Arrange them in a single layer and check for doneness at the same time.
Use a flour tortilla and let the cheese fully melt before the egg releases too much moisture. Don't overload with toppings.
Most air fryer breakfast tacos work best at 350–375°F. Start at 350°F and adjust based on your appliance's heating power.
Assemble the taco (tortilla, cheese, jalapeños) up to 2 hours ahead, then store in the fridge. Cook fresh to keep the tortilla crispy.
Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca cheese work well; pepper jack adds heat, so use jalapeños or hot sauce if substituting a milder cheese.
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