Prosciutto Egg Cups (Air Fryer or Oven)

4.95 from 18 votes

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!

Plated prosciutto egg cups on a gray plate, with a fork and knife cutting into one and some of the runny yolk spilling out.

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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All of the labeled ingredients needed to make the recipe, laid out on a white board with a small wooden cutting board.

🍳 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!

Collage showing step by step process to make the prosciutto egg cups before putting them in the air fryer. First, lay the prosciutto inside each cup, then add spinach, then add eggs.
Top down photo showing hands holding the finished egg cups after they've been cooked in the air fryer, still inside the muffin tin.

👩‍🍳 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!

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Close up top down photo of a hand holding a finished whole30, keto prosciutto egg cup after it comes out of the air fryer.

💡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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A fork removes a cooked Prosciutto Wrapped Egg Cup from the muffin tin after it's been cooked in the air fryer.

Prosciutto and Spinach Egg Cups (Whole30, Low Carb)

A healthy and delicious breakfast to please a crowd, made in the Air Fryer or Oven!
4.95 from 18 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoons pepper , salt optional

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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.

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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16 Comments

    1. Hi Kimberly, I’m SO happy you loved the recipe! Thank you for the feedback! 🙂 -Laura

  1. 5 stars
    Yummy. These are so delicious. Also I’ve tried using deli turkey and bacon when I didn’t have an prosciutto. They worked great…maybe a little on the wet side but still equally delicious!!!

    1. Hi Jaime! Thanks for the feedback and I love the use of turkey! Great sub! 🙂 -Laura

    2. 5 stars
      I was just going to ask if turkey bacon could be subbed as we have a food allergy beef and pork. So happy to see that it will work

      1. I’m so glad your question was answered already! Hope you loved the recipe! 🙂 -Laura

  2. 5 stars
    These are amazing. I’ve made them several times now and my partner loves them. Can they be made in advance and frozen?

    1. Hi Nicole! I’m so glad you and your partner are enjoying them! They can be frozen – For best taste I’d recommend scrambling the egg before cooking or cooking it until the yolk is hard. 🙂 -Laura

  3. 5 stars
    Easy and delicious. I had some minced shallot and added a teaspoon to each cup before the egg. They are lovely and even reheat well.

    1. Hi Chloe, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love the addition of shallots – yum! 🙂 -Laura

  4. 4 stars
    Quick and easy. To be on the safe side, spray the cups first, it will save a lot of time and effort in the cleanup. Salt is optional, I can’t imagine why it would be needed as there is plenty of salt in the prosciutto.

    1. Hi Jill, I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing that you did. -Laura