The mozzarella omelette is a simple and wholesome dish that everyone likes.
With a few ingredients, you can prepare it tall, soft and well-cooked either in a pan or in an air fryer, without burnt spots and using very little oil.
Freshly made the mozzarella is slightly stringy, then it stabilizes and remains soft and tasty even as it cools. Perfect for lunch, dinner or cut into cubes for a buffet.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- 1 mozzarella
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste basil
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Plate
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Pan/Mold
- 1 Parchment paper
How to prepare the mozzarella omelette
Crack the eggs into a large bowl.
Add Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil.
Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
Mix it into the eggs and stir well until you have a homogeneous mixture.
If the mozzarella is very watery, blot it first with paper towels to avoid releasing too much water during cooking.Pour a drizzle of oil into a nonstick pan (just to grease the bottom).
Warm it slightly.
Pour in the mixture and let the base set, checking the underside of the omelette with a silicone spatula.
Cover with a lid that closes well.
Cook for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
Leave covered for 10 minutes: the internal heat will complete the cooking evenly.
This step is the secret for a soft omelette without a dark bottom.
Place a flat plate on top of the pan.
Turn it over gently.
Return it to the pan and cook a few more minutes to brown the other side.
Right after cooking the mozzarella is soft and slightly stringy.
When it cools a bit it no longer strings, but it stays tender, pleasantly firm and very flavorful.
It’s great both hot and at room temperature.
You can also prepare this omelette in an air fryer, achieving even cooking and a slightly browned surface.
How to do it
Prepare the mixture as indicated above.
Line a pan suitable for the air fryer with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Pour in the mixture.
Cook at 338°F for 12-15 minutes.
Check the cooking: it should be firm in the center.
If you want a more browned surface, add 2-3 minutes at 356°F.
Let it rest a few minutes before removing it from the pan.Difference compared to the pan
On the stovetop it remains more moist and slightly softer.
In the air fryer it becomes more compact and drier.
The mozzarella is stringy only right out of the oven; then it stabilizes.
Useful tips
Want a taller omelette? Use a smaller pan.
You can add diced cooked ham or sautéed zucchini.
Also great with stewed onions for a richer version.
Keep in the refrigerator for 1 day, well covered.
FAQ – Mozzarella Omelette
Why does the omelette burn on the bottom?
The flame is too high or the pan is too hot. A gentle, covered cooking is better.
Can I use buffalo mozzarella?
Yes, but it must be very well blotted or drained because it contains more liquid.
Can it be made in the oven?
Yes, at 356°F for about 20 minutes, but it stays softer when cooked in a pan.
Here is your mozzarella omelette: soft, tasty and without burnt spots, ready to enjoy right away… or cut into cubes for a snack or an impromptu buffet.
It is one of those dishes that pleases everyone, young and old, and that saves you on uncomplicated lunches or dinners.
Give it a try, and you’ll see that its aroma in the kitchen will be irresistible!
