Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a great option for a quick breakfast casserole with a mix of fresh and frozen ingredients. The casserole is packed with sausage, eggs, hash browns, diced peppers, and more! This is a great breakfast to make ahead or for a weekend brunch.
This simple breakfast casserole is perfectly portioned for the air fryer; it’s great for a family of 4, or to make for 2 and store the rest for the following day. It makes for easy meal prep!
Why you’ll love this Recipe:
- Made completely in the air fryer.
- Faster than oven-baked casserole.
- Simple Ingredients!
- Naturally gluten-free.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Casserole:
- Hash Browns
- Ground Breakfast Sausage
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Sweet Onion
- Eggs
Step-by-Step Instructions for Breakfast Casserole:
- Foil the basket of your air fryer, OR Use a pan that fits your air fryer and proceed with the instructions.
- Place the hash browns on the bottom.
- Top it evenly with the uncooked sausage, crumbling it throughout the dish.
- Evenly place the peppers and onions on top.
- Cook it at 360 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and mix up the casserole a bit if needed.
- Crack each egg in a bowl, then pour it right on top of the casserole.
- Cook at 360 degrees F for another 10 minutes. If you like the hashbrowns super crispy, add 5 minutes, but be sure to check in on it first, as all machines heat differently.
- Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Casserole:
- Use foil or a pan that fits your air fryer. I use this Ninja Multi-Purpose Pan.
- Avoid overfilling the dish.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer or a knife in the center.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to set.
- If you are using frozen hash browns, let them thaw for about 30 minutes to make them easier to use. It’s best to dab them with a paper towel to get an excess water off the hash browns before cooking.
Variations of Breakfast Casserole:
- Make it low-carb by skipping the potatoes.
- Make it cheesy by adding an extra layer of cheese.
- Add in extra vegetables or your favorites.
- Use spicy sausage to make it extra hot!
Making this Ninja Foodi Breakfast Casserole:
If you are using a Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker, then the pan that you use can be placed on the wire rack in the lowest position and then put into the pot of the Ninja Foodi.
At that point, you will go ahead and use the Air Crisp function to cook.
If you are using a Ninja Speedi with the Air Crisp function, then you can place the pan directly into the basket of the machine.
More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes:
Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuit Bombs
How to store leftover breakfast casserole:
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, warm up in an air fryer safe plate at 300 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
If you are looking for a simple breakfast casserole, this naturally gluten-free Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the perfect choice for your next Air Fryer meal!
Air Fryer Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Hash Browns
- 1 Lb Ground Breakfast Sausage
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Diced
- 1/4 Cup Sweet Onion Diced
- 4 Eggs
Instructions
- Foil line the basket of your air fryer OR Use a pan that fits your air fryer and proceed with the instructions.
- Place the hash browns on the bottom. If they are frozen, just lightly break them apart to fill the bottom of the pan or foil.
- Top it evenly with the uncooked sausage, crumbling it throughout the dish.
- Evenly place the peppers and onions on top.
- Cook it at 360°F for 10 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and mix up the casserole a bit if needed.
- Crack each egg in a bowl, then pour right on top of the casserole.
- Cook on 360°F for another 10 minutes. If you like the hashbrowns super crispy, add an additional 5 minutes, but be sure to check in on it first as all machines heat differently.
- Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Ginna Curry says
Can you substitute the hash browns for cauliflower rice?
Kristy says
I haven’t tried that before, so I’m not sure how it would work out.
Jocelyn Foley says
I cut in half! Delicious!!
Jamie says
Hello! I have the ninja foodi – 9 in 1. Are these instructions for the air crisp function?
Kristy says
Yes this will work in the air crisp of the Ninja Foodi.
Rose says
I don’t have a basket type air fryer, I have a toaster oven air fryer. Would you suggest using some type of casserole dish to make this recipe?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Kristy says
I would do the same method but use an air fryer safe pan or casserole dish for it.
Schmoop says
What is the wattage of your air fryer? I just made the recipe and, unfortunately, it turned out a total disaster! It smelled delicious but could not be salvaged.
Kristy says
The one I use is about 1550 watts.
MaryBeth Raines says
This was excellent! I used uncooked sausage links cut in half. Loved wrapping my basket plat with foil, made for a very easy clean up.
JN77 says
Made in my Ninja Foodi XL Pro on a sheet pan with about 1 inch deep sides. Next time we will season the hash browns with a little salt and pepper then precook for a couple minutes before assembling the layers. We used what we had on hand for toppings – cheese, sausage and eggs. We will definitely make this again.
Jim McCubbin says
Mine didn’t turn out so well. I’m assuming you’re using frozen hash Browns. I’m assuming you’re using frozen hash Browns. I used fresh. I used fresh. The hash Browns never got done. The egg was overdone to my liking. I’m thinking cooking the hash Browns by themselves for 5 minutes. Then adding the sausage and peppers an onion. Cook for 15 minutes. Cook for 15 minutes. Add the egg and cook for another 5. Add the egg and cook for another 5. Any suggestions?
John Domalewski says
Any suggestions on adjusting times for individual bites? Planning on trying with mini cast iron pans.
Ryan says
I so want to make this now…well, until I get an answer to my question. I have 99% of these ingredients but only have frozen pre-cooked sausage links and patties. Would I add either one when adding the eggs or add at the same time as the raw sausage? Thank you for helping me out.
Kristy says
I’d probably add those with the eggs.
Ryan says
Just a follow-up for those who have frozen, pre-cooked sausage. I took Kristy’s advice and chopped up my pre-cooked patties and added those when the recipe said to add the eggs. Placed the eggs over the sausages and added some cheddar cheese when the cook time ended. This recipe is so quick to make, cook, delicious, and with zip clean-up time. I have now made it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks, Kristy.
Clancy says
Do you use frozen or thawed hash browns? I made it before and now I can’t recall if I thawed or not. I do recall it was deliciously easy. Thank you.
Kristy says
Mine are usually frozen and good question! I’m updating to add that.
Carole says
Will it work using the silicone ‘basket’ liner I have for my air fryer? I make fries with it and it works.
Kristy says
I’m not sure without seeing the air fryer but basically you just need it in something to keep the eggs and everything in so it’s not slipping through the air fryer basket.