Lazy Weekend Breakfast to Make This Summer

This collection of lazy weekend breakfasts to make this summer is perfect for mornings when nobody is in a hurry to leave the table. It brings together Turkish classics like menemen, cilbir, and warm simit alongside air fryer basics such as crispy bacon and golden hash browns, so you can build a proper brunch spread at home. Don't forget to save this list for your next slow Sunday morning.

Menemen

Soft scrambled eggs cooked slowly with tomatoes, green peppers, and olive oil. Serve it straight from the pan with plenty of crusty bread for scooping.

To learn more: Menemen

Turkish Eggs - Cilbir

Poached eggs on a bed of garlicky yogurt, finished with a spiced butter drizzle. It looks impressive but comes together in about 15 minutes.

To learn more: Turkish Eggs - Cilbir

Homemade Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)

A thick, creamy yogurt cheese that needs just two ingredients and an overnight strain. Spread it thick on warm bread with a little olive oil and dried mint.

To learn more: Homemade Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)

kuymak

A rich, cheesy cornmeal dish from Turkey's Black Sea coast, eaten hot with bread. Think of it as a fondue you can have for breakfast.

To learn more: Kuymak

Traditional Shakshuka Recipe

Eggs poached in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with warm spices. One pan, minimal effort, and plenty of sauce for dipping.

To learn more: Traditional Shakshuka Recipe

Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)

Chewy sesame-crusted bread rings, the classic partner to a glass of Turkish tea. Bake a batch and serve them with cheese, olives, and honey.

To learn more: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)

Sucuklu Yumurta - Turkish Sausage and Eggs

Fried eggs cooked over slices of spicy sucuk sausage, all in one pan. A weekend staple in Turkish homes, ready in under ten minutes.

To learn more: Sucuklu Yumurta - Turkish Sausage and Eggs

Air Fryer English Muffins

Homemade English muffins with a golden crust and a soft, airy middle, no oven needed. Split them while warm and load them with butter and jam.

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Açma - Turkish Soft Bread Rings

Soft, buttery bread rings you'll find in every Turkish bakery. They freeze well, so bake a batch and warm one up when needed.

To learn more: Açma - Turkish Soft Bread Rings

Air Fryer Hash Browns From Scratch

Golden, crispy hash browns made from grated potatoes in the air fryer. Less oil than shallow frying, with the same crunch.

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Pişi - Turkish Fried Dough

Puffy pillows of fried dough that taste best fresh from the pan. Serve them with jam, honey, or crumbled feta.

To learn more: Pişi - Turkish Fried Dough

Air Fryer Mushroom and Cheese Omelette

A fluffy omelette with mushrooms and melted cheese, cooked hands-free in the air fryer. No flipping, no sticking, just slice and serve.

To learn more: Air Fryer Mushroom and Cheese Omelette