Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 27-30 minutes
Servings: 6 mini quiches
Intensity: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie dough
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, onions)
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or diced ham (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Pie Crust:
- Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal-sized circles to fit your mini quiche pans or silicone molds.
- Press each circle of pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of the mini quiche pans or molds. Trim any excess crust.
- Prepare Quiche Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, chopped vegetables, and cooked and crumbled bacon or diced ham (if using).
- Fill Quiche Crusts:
- Pour the quiche filling evenly into each prepared mini quiche crust, filling them almost to the top but leaving a little space for expansion.
- Air Fry Mini Quiches:
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil.
- Place the filled mini quiche pans or molds in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Air fry the mini quiches at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the egg mixture is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Check Doneness:
- To check if the mini quiches are cooked, insert a toothpick or knife into the center of one; it should come out clean.
- Serve Warm:
- Once cooked, remove the air-fried mini quiches from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Carefully remove the mini quiches from the pans or molds and serve them warm as a delightful appetizer, breakfast, or brunch dish.
Note: You can customize the filling by adding different ingredients like mushrooms, diced tomatoes, cooked sausage, or herbs based on your preferences.
Enjoy your homemade air fryer mini quiches! They’re perfect for gatherings or as a quick and tasty meal option.
