Three or four tortillas are rolled into one tight log, snipped with scissors into a buttered four-cup muffin tin and air-fried for 5 minutes so the shape sets. Eggs, cottage cheese and grated cheddar are blended smooth, poured into the cups and air-fried at 180 °C / 350 °F for 10 minutes. The filling puffs and the tortilla layers turn flaky. Makes 4 cups.
Instructions
- 1
Stack the tortillas and roll them up tight into one fat log.
- 2
Grease each cup of a 4-cup muffin tin with butter.
- 3
With scissors, trim the end of the log for a clean edge. Stand the log in a cup and snip it right at the rim. Repeat for each cup so all four are the same height.
- 4
Air-fry the empty cups for 5 minutes to set the shape.
05:00 - 5
Blend the eggs, cottage cheese and cheddar until completely smooth.
- 6
Pour the filling slowly into the cups; it is thick enough to stay put.
- 7
Air-fry at 180 °C / 350 °F for 10 minutes until puffed and golden.
10:00
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Notes from our kitchen
The 5-minute empty bake is what keeps the cups from collapsing or going soggy under the filling. Scissors cut the roll cleanly where a knife squashes the layers. Use a blender, not a whisk: cottage cheese only goes silky under blades, and a lumpy filling bakes unevenly. Four cups is the number that fits a standard basket; cook a second batch rather than crowding.
Variations
- Ham and chive. Add a slice of chopped ham and a spoon of chives to the blended filling before pouring.
- Spicy. Blend in a pinch of chili flakes or a spoon of hot sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a bigger muffin tin?
Only if it fits the basket. A 6-cup tin usually does not; make two rounds of four instead.
Why did the filling leak?
The log was rolled loosely or the cups were not pre-baked. Roll tight and give the empty cups the 5 minutes first.
Can I bake them in the oven?
Yes, 190 °C / 375 °F: 5 minutes empty, then about 12 minutes with the filling.
How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 180 °C / 350 °F to bring the layers back to crisp.
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