Air Fryer Quiche

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This crustless Air Fryer Quiche is the fastest way to get a creamy, custardy breakfast on the table without ever turning on your oven. Loaded with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, crisp bacon, and tender spinach, it comes together in well under thirty minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or holiday brunch when your oven is full.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer
6 inch round cake pan Must fit your air fryer basket
Glass mixing bowl set
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Silicone pastry brush For greasing the pan
Instant Read Digital Thermometer Optional, for checking doneness

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk 60ml
1/4 cup heavy cream 60ml
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese or sharp cheddar, about 110g
1/2 cup applewood smoked bacon cooked and crumbled, about 4-5 slices
1 cup fresh baby spinach roughly chopped, about 30g
2 tablespoons diced onion about 20g
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Nonstick cooking spray for greasing the pan

Instructions

Lightly coat a 6 inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray, covering the bottom and sides completely. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F for about 3 minutes. Set the pan aside.
If bacon is not pre-cooked, place it in the air fryer basket at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp. Add onion to the basket for the last 2 minutes to soften. Cool slightly, then crumble the bacon.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and heavy cream vigorously for about 30 seconds until smooth, pale yellow, and slightly frothy. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
Scatter chopped spinach evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with crumbled bacon and onion. Sprinkle about 3/4 of the shredded cheese over the fillings.
Slowly pour the egg custard mixture over the layered fillings, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F for 15-18 minutes.
The quiche is done when the center is set and no longer jiggles, and a knife inserted slightly off center comes out clean. Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer using oven mitts. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not skip greasing the pan thoroughly, since eggs love to stick to bare metal.
Check the quiche a few minutes early the first time you make it, as air fryer wattage varies.
Squeeze excess moisture out of thawed frozen spinach if using it instead of fresh.
Let eggs come closer to room temperature before whisking for the fluffiest texture.
Cover the pan loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly before the center sets.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or microwave a slice for 30-45 seconds.
Try variations: Ham and Swiss, Mediterranean with feta and sun-dried tomatoes, or Broccoli Cheddar.
Keep the same egg to dairy ratio when customizing fillings to ensure proper setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg

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