Air Fryer Tortilla Española
Air Fryer Tortilla Española features tender potato cubes set in silky, custardy eggs with sweet bites of leek and a salty Pecorino finish. It’s a lighter riff on the classic, perfect warm or at room temperature for brunch, a light lunch, or a tapas-style dinner. Fresh parsley brightens each slice, balancing richness with herbaceous notes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Tortilla Española, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the potato cubes, then place them in a bowl of cold water to soak for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- 3
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. Move them to a bowl, toss with olive oil, and place them in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Cook for 18 minutes. Increase the temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Shake the basket. Add the leek and shake the basket again. Cook until the leek has softened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then pour into a 6-inch nonstick cake pan. Stir in the cooked potatoes and leek. Place the cake pan in the air fryer basket. Cook until the tortilla is browned on top and the center no longer jiggles, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian parsley before serving.
- Calories 268.45 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 16.36 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 16.94 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.36 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.83 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 302.26 mg High 101%
- Sodium 561.88 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.56 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 244.02 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 449.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 117.78 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 3.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 1.25 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Tortilla Española is a Spanish breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cut Leeks, Diced Potatoes, Eggs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 268.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Tortilla Española?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Air Fryer Tortilla Española made of?
- The main ingredients are Cut Leeks, Diced Potatoes, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Tortilla Española?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Tortilla Española easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Tortilla Española healthy?
- Air Fryer Tortilla Española has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 268.45 calories and 16.36 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 561.88 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.83 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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