If you are bored of the same old breakfast (boxed cereal, I'm looking at you), then try this high-protein rice paper breakfast danish! Rice paper crisps up like a pastry shell in the air fryer and holds together cheese, bacon, and a cracked egg on top. It's super easy to whip up and will be your new go-to breakfast.
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What is a Rice Paper Breakfast Danish?
A rice paper breakfast danish uses rice paper sheets in place of puff pastry, dipped in egg and folded around a savory filling before getting air fried until crispy and golden. This version is savory and crispy with mozzarella, bacon, and a baked egg on top, finished with a drizzle of chili crisp and optional micro greens.
Why You'll Love This Rice Paper Breakfast Danish
- Super crispy: The egg wash and air fryer turn plain rice paper into a crispy, golden shell with almost no oil.
- Easy to customize: Swap the bacon or cheese based on your preference and it still works.
Ingredients
- Rice Paper: I used round 22cm rice paper sheets.
- Eggs
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Cooked Bacon
- Neutral Oil
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Adds a salty, savory crunch to the crispy edges
- Eggs
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Chili Crisp: A crunchy, spicy chili oil that adds heat and texture as a finishing garnish
- Micro Greens: This is optional but adds a ton of nutrients to each danish!
Customizations
- Swap the protein: Diced ham, sliced turkey, cooked sausage, or sauteed mushrooms all work in place of bacon.
- Change up the cheese: Cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend melt just as well as mozzarella.
- Add a sauce drizzle: A little sriracha mayo or hot honey on top takes this rice paper breakfast danish to the next level.
How to Make a Rice Paper Breakfast Danish
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 425F so it is ready to go as soon as the danishes are assembled.
Step 2: Prep the Rice Paper
Sprinkle a tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning on a flat surface. Dip two sheets of rice paper in the beaten eggs and stack them together, then set the stack on the seasoned surface.
Step 3: Fill the Danish
In the center of each stack, add about half a cup of shredded mozzarella and a small handful of chopped bacon.
Step 4: Fold and Season
Fold the corners of the rice paper toward the center to form a square, leaving the middle open. Brush the edges with neutral oil, then sprinkle on more everything bagel seasoning. Repeat with the remaining rice paper and filling to make 4 danishes total.
Step 5: Air Fry
Add the danishes to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes.
Step 6: Add the Egg
With about 4 to 6 minutes left, open the air fryer and crack an egg into the center of each danish. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. For a runnier yolk, add the egg around the 4 minute mark, or closer to 5 to 6 minutes if you like it more cooked through.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Once the danishes are done, top with chili crisp and micro greens before serving.
Storage
This rice paper breakfast danish is really best fresh since the rice paper loses its crispness quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I bake this instead of using an air fryer?
Yes, bake at 425F on a parchment lined sheet for 15-20 minutes, though the rice paper will not get quite as crispy as it does in the air fryer.
Can I make this rice paper breakfast danish ahead of time?
You can assemble the danishes up to the point of air frying and keep them covered in the fridge for a few hours, then air fry and add the egg right before serving.
Why did my rice paper tear while folding?
The rice paper is likely too wet or too dry. Dip it just long enough to soften and work quickly once it comes out of the egg wash.
What can I use instead of chili crisp?
Hot sauce or sriracha work well if you do not have chili crisp on hand.
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Rice Paper Breakfast Danish
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- 3 eggs beaten
- 8 sheet rice paper round 22cm
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 slices cooked bacon roughly chopped
- Neutral oil for brushing
- 4 eggs for topping
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chili crisp garnish
- Micro greens garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 425F.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning on a flat surface. Dip two sheets of rice paper in the beaten eggs and stack them together.4 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning, 3 eggs, 8 sheet rice paper
- In the center of each stack, add about ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and a small handful of chopped bacon.2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 5 slices cooked bacon
- Fold the corners of the rice paper toward the center to form a square, leaving the center open. Brush the edges with neutral oil, then season the edges with the everything bagel seasoning. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to get 4 total danishes.Neutral oil
- Add the danishes to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- With about 4-6 minutes remaining, open the air fryer and crack an egg into the center of each danish, then add a pinch of salt and pepper before continuing to cook. Crack the eggs around the 4 minute mark for runnier yolks or around 5-6 minute mark if you prefer them more cooked.4 eggs, Pinch of salt, Freshly ground black pepper
- Once the danishes are done, top with chili crisp and micro greens before serving.Chili crisp, Micro greens
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket and cook in batches as needed. For me, I added about 2 danishes in my air fryer.
- I prefer runnier egg yolks so I added cracked the egg around the 4 minute remaining mark. However, if you like it more cooked, crack the egg around the 5-6 minute remaining mark.
- If you can swap the mozzarella cheese with cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, or any cheese you like.
- You can also swap the bacon with rotisserie chicken, sliced turkey, or even sliced ham.
