5 from 15 votes
Air Fryer Crustless Quiche
This Air Fryer Crustless Quiche features sautéed spinach, onion, and garlic blended with eggs, crème fraîche, and cheeses such as feta and cheddar. Cooked covered in the air fryer, it sets to a golden, fluffy custard without a crust. The dish promises a rich and savory flavor profile with fresh vegetable brightness, ideal for brunch or light meals without the heaviness of pastry.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
5
Calories:
321 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
European, American, British
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).
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% 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.