🥚 Mini Crustless Quiches in an Air Fryer

Description

These mini crustless quiches are light, protein-packed, and incredibly easy to make. With no pastry crust, they’re lower in carbs but still rich and satisfying. The air fryer cooks them evenly with a tender center and lightly golden top in under 15 minutes.

Perfect for breakfast meal prep, brunch spreads, lunchboxes, or quick snacks.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 10–13 minutes

• Total Time: About 20 minutes

• Makes: 6 mini quiches

🥗 Ingredients

• 4 large eggs

• ¼ cup milk (or cream for richer texture)

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)

• ½ cup cooked fillings (see ideas below)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: pinch of paprika or dried herbs

Filling Ideas (choose 1–2)

• Diced cooked bacon or ham

• Sautéed spinach

• Mushrooms

• Diced bell peppers

• Cherry tomatoes

• Cooked sausage

• Green onions

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Mixture

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning until smooth.

Stir in cheese and your chosen fillings.

2️⃣ Prepare Molds

Lightly grease silicone muffin cups or small ramekins that fit in your air fryer basket.

Fill each about ¾ full (they will puff slightly while cooking).

3️⃣ Air Fry

Preheat air fryer to 170°C (340°F).

Place molds in the basket in a single layer.

Cook for 10–13 minutes, until:

• Centers are set

• Tops are lightly golden

• A toothpick inserted comes out clean

4️⃣ Cool & Serve

Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from molds.
They will firm up slightly as they cool.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• With a side salad

• Alongside avocado slices

• With toast or English muffins

• As part of a brunch platter

💡 Tips

• Avoid watery vegetables — sauté them first.

• Don’t overfill molds to prevent spilling.

• If tops brown too quickly, lower temperature slightly.

• Store in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in air fryer for 3–4 minutes.

❓ FAQ

Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes. Use plant-based milk and dairy-free cheese.

Can I freeze them?
Yes. Let cool completely, freeze in airtight container up to 2 months. Reheat directly in air fryer.

Why did mine collapse slightly?
That’s normal. Eggs puff while cooking and settle as they cool.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely — cook in batches if needed.