Quick Air Fryer Mini Quiche

Here’s my go-to recipe for air fryer mini quiches, featuring a simple, flaky crust and a creamy egg filling that you can customize with your favorite mix of cheese, vegetables, and breakfast meats.

These mini quiches have become my weekly breakfast prep staple – I make a batch on Sunday, and they’re perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts all week long. Plus, using the air fryer means they’re ready in half the time of traditional quiche. Who doesn’t love a quick breakfast that feels fancy?

What Kind of Tart Crusts Should I Use?

For mini quiches, pre-made frozen tart shells are a real time-saver and work perfectly in the air fryer. You’ll find these little shells in most grocery stores near the frozen pie crusts, and they usually come in packs of 12 or 24. While traditional butter-based shells are most common, you can also use shortening-based crusts or even graham cracker shells for a different twist. Just make sure to keep them frozen until you’re ready to fill them, as this helps them hold their shape better during cooking. If you can’t find the 3-inch size, slightly larger or smaller shells will work too – just adjust your filling amount accordingly.

Options for Substitutions

Need to switch things up with this mini quiche recipe? Here are some helpful swaps you can try:

• Tart crusts: If you can’t find frozen tart shells, you can use pie crust and cut it into circles, or make them crustless by greasing the air fryer-safe ramekins well.
• Heavy cream: Half-and-half or whole milk can work instead of heavy cream, though the quiche won’t be quite as rich. Avoid low-fat milk as it might make the filling watery.
• Broccoli: Feel free to swap broccoli with spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or asparagus – just make sure to chop them small and cook out excess moisture first.
• Ham: Cooked bacon, turkey, chicken, or even smoked salmon work great. For a vegetarian version, try using sautéed mushrooms or plant-based meat alternatives.
• Swiss cheese: Any melting cheese works well here – try cheddar, Gruyere, mozzarella, or gouda. Just keep the amount the same to maintain the right texture.

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Cooking

The biggest challenge when making air fryer mini quiches is overcrowding the basket – work in batches and leave enough space between the tart shells for proper air circulation, which ensures even cooking and crispy crusts. Another common mistake is not pre-cooking the broccoli – raw vegetables release too much moisture during cooking, so quickly steam or sauté them first to prevent soggy quiches. The custard mixture can easily overflow if you fill the tart shells too full, so stick to filling them only about 2/3 of the way up, as the eggs will puff up during cooking. For the best results, let the quiches rest in the air fryer basket for 2-3 minutes after cooking – this helps them set properly and makes them easier to remove without breaking.

What to Serve With Mini Quiche?

These cute little quiches are perfect for brunch or a light lunch, and they pair wonderfully with some simple sides to round out the meal. A fresh fruit salad with berries and melon adds a sweet contrast to the savory quiche and helps keep things light. For something green, try a simple mixed greens salad with a light vinaigrette, or some roasted asparagus that you can cook right in the air fryer while the quiches cool. If you’re serving these for breakfast, a side of crispy hash browns or breakfast potatoes would make the meal feel extra special and satisfying.

Storage Instructions

Keep Fresh: These mini quiches are perfect for meal prep! Place them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They make such an easy grab-and-go breakfast or quick lunch option during busy weekdays.

Freeze: Once your mini quiches have cooled completely, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just wrap each quiche individually in plastic wrap, then place them all in a freezer bag. This way, you can take out exactly what you need when you want them!

Reheat: Pop your refrigerated quiches back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F to get them nice and warm. If they’re frozen, add an extra minute or two. You can also microwave them for about 30 seconds, though they won’t be quite as crispy this way.

Preparation Time	10-15 minutes
Cooking Time	20-30 minutes
Total Time	30-45 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 1200-1400
• Protein: 50-60 g
• Fat: 80-90 g
• Carbohydrates: 70-80 g

Ingredients

• 12 small frozen tart crusts (3-inch each)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1/4 cup swiss cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Step 1: Prepare Tart Shells

Begin by allowing the tart shells to thaw at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.

During this time, preheat your air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes to get ready for baking.

Once thawed, arrange the unfilled shells in the air fryer basket in a single layer and bake them for 3 minutes.

As you likely have more shells than basket space, remember to do this in two batches.

Allow the tart shells to cool for a few minutes until they are manageable to handle.

Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture

While the tart shells are cooling, whisk together the eggs and cream in a mixing bowl.

Once combined, stir in the broccoli, ham, cheese, along with salt and pepper to taste.

This will create a flavorful filling for your quiches.

Step 3: Fill Tart Shells

Carefully fill each partially baked shell with the egg mixture.

Fill them almost to the rim of each crust, making sure not to overfill, as the filling will expand or puff up as it cooks.

This step requires precision to ensure the mixture does not overflow.

Step 4: Cook Filled Quiche Shells

Once filled, carefully place the tart shells back into the air fryer basket.

Air fry them at 360°F for 6-7 minutes, or until you notice the egg filling just starting to puff up and the edges of the crusts achieving a delightful brown hue.

Step 5: Cool and Repeat

After air frying, remove the quiches and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.

This gives the egg filling time to set completely.

Repeat the process with the remaining quiches, ensuring all are equally delicious and perfectly cooked.