Air Fryer Crustless Quiche
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Air Fryer Crustless Quiche
Description
The recipe begins by greasing an oven-safe dish and sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Fresh spinach is then cooked until wilted and mixed into a whisked egg and crème fraîche base seasoned with salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Crumbled feta cheese is folded in, enhancing the creamy texture and tangy flavor. The mixture is poured into the prepared dish, topped with halved cherry tomatoes and shredded sharp cheddar. The covered dish is air-fried at 350°F, allowing gentle cooking that sets the custard while maintaining moisture and color on top.
This quiche balances creamy, tangy, and savory elements with the freshness of spinach and tomatoes. The absence of a crust keeps it light but satisfying, making it suitable for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner when paired with a salad. It also allows customization with preferred cheeses or seasonings.
Cooking times can vary between air fryer models, so monitoring doneness and adjusting is recommended. Using a shallower or divided baking dish can shorten cooking time. Frozen spinach can be substituted if drained well. Allowing the quiche to rest before slicing helps to achieve neat portions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the dish, or margarine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or preferred choice of cooking oil)
- ½ onion finely diced or finely sliced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups spinach trimmed and properly washed, fresh
- 5 egg large
- ⅔ cups crème fraîche or milk or heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt (use more or less, to taste)
- a pinch nutmeg optional
- a pinch black pepper use more or less, to taste
- 85 grams feta cheese (crumbled - approximately 3 oz)
- 8-10 cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
Instructions
- Grease an oven-safe dish with butter.
- Heat oil on medium heat in a large pan. Saute the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the spinach, stir, and cook until it’s wilted, stirring from time to time. Once the spinach has wilted, remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, creme fraiche (or milk or heavy cream), salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Drain away any excess liquid from the spinach. Fold in the cooked spinach, top with the crumbled Feta cheese then combine.
- Pour the egg mixture into the oven-safe dish. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Preheat your air fryer at 350°F (or 180°C) for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is preheating, cover and seal the dish with aluminum foil, making sure to pierce a few holes in the foil to allow the steam from cooking to escape.
- Air fry for 30-50 minutes, or until set and golden on top, checking every 15 minutes to ensure it does not overbrown. Once cooked allow your air fryer quiche to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. (See notes below).
Notes
- Check your air fryer frequently as cooking times vary by model and altitude.
- Grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking and clean release.
- Use a shallower or divided dish to reduce cooking time if needed.
- Frozen spinach works if drained thoroughly to avoid watery quiche.
- Cool the quiche a few minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Customize seasoning and herbs according to taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2218IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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