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Air Fryer Breakfast Tostadas With Cream Cheese, Scrambled Egg, Bacon and Sweet Chilli Salsa - Crisp, Creamy, and Ready Fast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Corn tortillas (6-inch; 4–6 pieces)
  • Cream cheese (block or whipped)
  • Large eggs (4–6)
  • Bacon (4–6 slices)
  • Sweet chilli sauce (bottle)
  • Fresh tomatoes (1–2, ripe), finely diced
  • Red onion (small), finely diced
  • Fresh lime (1)
  • Fresh coriander/cilantro (small bunch)
  • Olive oil or neutral oil spray
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Optional add-ons: avocado, jalapeño, hot sauce, spring onions, grated cheese, baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C). If your unit needs preheating, give it 3–5 minutes.
  2. Crisp the tortillas: Lightly spray both sides with oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Air fry in a single layer for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and firm. Work in batches. They’ll crisp more as they cool.
  3. Cook the bacon: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 7–9 minutes until crispy, or pan-cook on medium heat. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-size pieces.
  4. Make the sweet chilli salsa: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce, 1 diced tomato, 2 tablespoons diced red onion, a squeeze of lime, and 1–2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and set aside.
  5. Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Warm a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with a dab of butter or oil. Pour in eggs and gently push curds from edges to center until just set and soft. Remove from heat while still glossy.
  6. Warm the cream cheese: If using block cream cheese, soften it. Microwave 10–15 seconds or stir with a spoon until spreadable.
  7. Assemble: Spread a tablespoon or two of cream cheese on each tostada. Top with a generous spoonful of scrambled eggs, sprinkle bacon, and finish with sweet chilli salsa.
  8. Garnish and serve: Add avocado slices, extra cilantro, a few jalapeño rounds, or a squeeze of lime if you like. Serve immediately while the tostadas are crisp.