Breakfast Burritos
These breakfast burritos are stuffed with savory ham, crispy potatoes, and scrambled eggs! Perfect for busy mornings or a breakfast-for-dinner option. Freezer-friendly and customizable.
Equipment
- air fryer (or oven)
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic and herb seasoning mix
- 18 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ham Note 1
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 18 uncooked soft taco-size flour tortillas 8-inch, Note 2
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
To cook the potatoes:
- Cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, seasoning, and salt.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket. Roast for about 25 minutes at 370F or until nice, golden, and soft, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes into a large bowl.
To make scrambled eggs:
- Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl with a whisk attachment. (It’s so much easier to mix them in a mixer!)
- Add ¼ cup of water, salt and pepper. And beat the eggs on low speed for about 1 minute.
- Heat the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Pour in the eggs and cook them over medium heat, gently stirring occasionally until set. Don’t overcook them!
- Add the scrambled eggs into the bowl with potatoes.
To cook the ham:
- Dice the ham into ½-inch cubes. Add the ham to the now empty skillet where you cooked the eggs.
- Cook the ham over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until they’re slightly caramelized. Don’t be alarmed if you see lots of moisture at the beginning. Let all that moisture evaporate.
- Add the ham to the bowl with the potatoes and eggs.
To assemble the burritos:
- Add the cheese to the bowl with potatoes, eggs, and ham. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Lay out 18 pieces of aluminum foil. I also like to place a small square parchment paper on top as well, but it’s totally optional.
- Then place tortilla wraps on the prepared foil sheets.
- Scoop 2/3 cup (118g) of the filling onto each tortilla wrap.
- Roll up the burritos as pictured above, which is the best method! You can now wrap the burritos in foil and place them in a freezer bag to freeze. Or cook them right away and freeze them or serve them immediately.
To cook the burritos:
- Brush melted butter on one side of the burritos.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the burritos, buttered side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Brush melted butter over the top and flip them to cook on the other side for another 2 minutes. Cook the burritos on 4 sides, 2 minutes per side. Then using a pair of kitchen tongs, hold the burrito vertically to cook the ends for about 30 seconds or so.
- You can serve the cooked burritos right away, or wrap them in foil and freeze for later.
Notes
Note 1: I like using boneless cooked ham. Feel free to use bacon in place of ham.
Note 2: I prefer uncooked tortilla wraps over cooked ones, as it has better texture.
Storing Tips:
- Store: If you don't plan to freeze the burritos, you can store them in the refrigerator in a zip-top bag for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap the cooked (or uncooked) burritos in a sheet of foil. Then place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw: Ideally, thaw the frozen burrito overnight in the fridge. If you forgot to transfer the burrito into the fridge, you can thaw it in the microwave. Unwrap the burrito and microwave on defrost mode for 4 minutes.
- Reheat: Unwrap the thawed burrito. Microwave cooked burrito for 1.5 minutes, or air-fry for 4 minutes. To cook an uncooked thawed burrito, follow the cooking directions above. You may also air-fry a thawed burrito for 8 minutes at 370°F.
- Store: If you don't plan to freeze the burritos, you can store them in the refrigerator in a zip-top bag for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap the cooked (or uncooked) burritos in a sheet of foil. Then place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw: Ideally, thaw the frozen burrito overnight in the fridge. If you forgot to transfer the burrito into the fridge, you can thaw it in the microwave. Unwrap the burrito and microwave on defrost mode for 4 minutes.
- Reheat: Unwrap the thawed burrito. Microwave cooked burrito for 1.5 minutes, or air-fry for 4 minutes. To cook an uncooked thawed burrito, follow the cooking directions above. You may also air-fry a thawed burrito for 8 minutes at 370°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 942mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.