Spicy Buffalo Egg Cups
Portable air-fried egg cups filled with cooked chicken, Cheddar cheese and tangy buffalo sauce. A practical way to transform leftover chicken into breakfast or a protein-rich snack.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone muffin cups
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely shredded cooked chicken breast
- 4 teaspoons buffalo wing sauce
- ½ teaspoon olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly grease six silicone muffin cups with olive oil.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add the heavy cream and buffalo wing sauce.
- Whisk until completely combined.
- Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese and cooked chicken.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the six prepared muffin cups.
- Place three muffin cups in the air-fryer basket.
- Air-fry at 180°C (356°F) for approximately 9 minutes.
- Check that the centres have set and reached an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
- Transfer the cooked egg cups to a serving plate.
- Cook the remaining three egg cups for approximately 9 minutes.
- Allow the egg cups to cool for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove them from the silicone cups.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
<h3>Serving Suggestions</h3>
<p>Serve the egg cups warm with celery sticks, sliced cucumber or a green salad. Add extra buffalo sauce separately for anyone who prefers more heat.</p> <h3>Recipe Notes</h3>
<p>The recipe produces six small egg cups divided among four servings. One serving therefore contains approximately one and a half egg cups.</p>
<p>Only three silicone cups cook at a time, so two separate 9-minute batches are required. Including the 3-minute preheating period, the total air-fryer time is approximately 21 minutes.</p>
<p>Use chicken that has already been fully cooked. The egg cups should reach an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F) before being removed from the air fryer.</p> <h3>Dietary Information</h3>
<p>This recipe contains egg and cow’s milk. Buffalo wing sauce may contain wheat, gluten, soy or other allergens depending on the brand.</p>
<p>Classify the recipe as gluten-free and wheat-free only when using certified suitable buffalo sauce and spices. It can suit high-protein, ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, low-sugar and nut-free diets when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements.</p> <h3>Nutrition Information</h3>
<p>The nutritional estimate includes the eggs, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce and a small amount of olive oil divided into four servings.</p>
<p>Sodium varies considerably between buffalo sauce and cheese brands. Choosing a lower-sodium sauce will reduce the sodium content of each serving.</p> <h3>Variations</h3>
<p>Replace Cheddar with Monterey Jack, mozzarella or blue cheese. Add finely chopped celery, spring onion or parsley. For milder cups, reduce the buffalo sauce and replace it with an equal amount of tomato sauce.</p> <h3>Storage</h3>
<p>Refrigerate cooked egg cups within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days. Reheat until their centres reach 74°C (165°F). Freeze them for up to 1 month if required, although the eggs may become slightly softer after thawing.</p> <h3>Wine Advice</h3>
<p>Pair these spicy egg cups with a lightly off-dry <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/witte-wijn?ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bpage%5D=0&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bsort%5D=&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bfilter%5D%5BDruif%5D%5B0%5D=Riesling">Riesling</a> or a crisp <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/witte-wijn?ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bpage%5D=0&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bsort%5D=&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bfilter%5D%5BDruif%5D%5B0%5D=Sauvignon%20Blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a>. Riesling softens the chilli heat, while Sauvignon Blanc balances the richness of the eggs and Cheddar.</p>
<p>Serve the egg cups warm with celery sticks, sliced cucumber or a green salad. Add extra buffalo sauce separately for anyone who prefers more heat.</p> <h3>Recipe Notes</h3>
<p>The recipe produces six small egg cups divided among four servings. One serving therefore contains approximately one and a half egg cups.</p>
<p>Only three silicone cups cook at a time, so two separate 9-minute batches are required. Including the 3-minute preheating period, the total air-fryer time is approximately 21 minutes.</p>
<p>Use chicken that has already been fully cooked. The egg cups should reach an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F) before being removed from the air fryer.</p> <h3>Dietary Information</h3>
<p>This recipe contains egg and cow’s milk. Buffalo wing sauce may contain wheat, gluten, soy or other allergens depending on the brand.</p>
<p>Classify the recipe as gluten-free and wheat-free only when using certified suitable buffalo sauce and spices. It can suit high-protein, ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, low-sugar and nut-free diets when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements.</p> <h3>Nutrition Information</h3>
<p>The nutritional estimate includes the eggs, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce and a small amount of olive oil divided into four servings.</p>
<p>Sodium varies considerably between buffalo sauce and cheese brands. Choosing a lower-sodium sauce will reduce the sodium content of each serving.</p> <h3>Variations</h3>
<p>Replace Cheddar with Monterey Jack, mozzarella or blue cheese. Add finely chopped celery, spring onion or parsley. For milder cups, reduce the buffalo sauce and replace it with an equal amount of tomato sauce.</p> <h3>Storage</h3>
<p>Refrigerate cooked egg cups within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days. Reheat until their centres reach 74°C (165°F). Freeze them for up to 1 month if required, although the eggs may become slightly softer after thawing.</p> <h3>Wine Advice</h3>
<p>Pair these spicy egg cups with a lightly off-dry <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/witte-wijn?ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bpage%5D=0&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bsort%5D=&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bfilter%5D%5BDruif%5D%5B0%5D=Riesling">Riesling</a> or a crisp <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/witte-wijn?ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bpage%5D=0&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bsort%5D=&ep%5B553407974%5D%5Bfilter%5D%5BDruif%5D%5B0%5D=Sauvignon%20Blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a>. Riesling softens the chilli heat, while Sauvignon Blanc balances the richness of the eggs and Cheddar.</p>
Nutrition values
Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 350 mg | Sugar: 1 g