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Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Quiche Lorraine

Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine

4.80 from 10 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving

Description

Air fryer quiche lorraine with a crisp, blind-baked crust and a silky bacon-and-Swiss custard. Ready in 25 minutes, with a full-size version included.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pie crust, 6-inch round pie crust dough, cut from refrigerated pie crust (about ⅓ crust)
  • ½ cup grated Swiss cheese, or Gruyère
  • 2 tablespoons cooked bacon crumbles
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg, optional

Instructions

  • Remove the refrigerated pie crust from the fridge 15 minutes before starting.
  • Unroll the dough and set the tart pan on top. Cut a circle about 1 inch wider than the pan.
  • Press the crust into the pan, tucking the edges down the sides. Trim any excess so the crust is level with the rim.
  • Place the tart pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the bottom of the crust, then scatter the bacon over the cheese.
  • Whisk the egg, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth, then whisk 15 seconds longer to add air.
  • Pour the custard slowly over the fillings, up to the top edge of the crust. Do not overfill.
  • Return to the air fryer and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F and wobbles slightly.
  • Rest 1–2 minutes, then push the quiche up out of the pan and slide a spatula under to release it.
  • Serve warm.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • ** 5-inch tart pan with removable bottom,
  • Instant-read thermometer

Notes

  • Full-size (7-inch, serves 4): 1 full pie crust round, 1 cup cheese, ½ cup bacon, 4 eggs, ¾ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt. Blind bake 8 minutes at 300°F, then cook 25–32 minutes at 300°F. Tent with foil if browning early.
  • Cheese goes under the bacon — it helps keep the base crisp.
  • Sauté onions before adding; raw onion won't cook through and releases water.
  • Don't dock the crust. It barely puffs in the air fryer, and the holes let custard leak.
  • Two 5-inch quiches fit in most baskets. The time doesn't change as long as they aren't touching.
  • Reheat at 300°F for 4–6 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 273mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 522mgIron: 1mg