Air Fryer Quiche

This air fryer quiche is one of my favorite things to make for breakfast or brunch. It comes out perfectly cooked every time, with a flaky crust and a creamy, custard-like filling.

If you’ve never made a quiche in an air fryer before, you’re going to love how easy it is. No need to heat up your whole oven for one dish.

The filling is loaded with bacon, gruyere cheese, and red onion. Simple ingredients that go really well together.

It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and most of that is just hands-off cooking time. You can prep other things while the air fryer does the work.

Let me walk you through exactly how I make it so you can get the same results at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfectly Creamy Custard Every Time – The air fryer cooks the egg filling gently and evenly so you get a silky custard that never turns rubbery.

Rich and Savory Flavor – Smoky bacon and nutty gruyere cheese create a deep savory taste that makes every bite feel like a treat.

Ready in About 30 Minutes – From start to finish this quiche takes roughly 35 minutes which is way faster than heating up a full-size oven.

Golden Crispy Crust – The air fryer gives the pie crust an incredible flaky crunch that stays crisp even under the creamy filling.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust (from a standard roll)

For the Filling

• 4 Large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Whole Milk
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 4 Slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup Gruyere Cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped

How To Make

Step 1

Unroll the refrigerated pie crust and gently press it into a 7-inch round cake pan or pie dish that fits inside your air fryer. Trim any overhanging dough and press the edges against the sides of the pan. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust several times to prevent puffing.

Step 2

Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F. Place the crust-lined pan in the air fryer and bake for 5 minutes, just until it begins to look dry and slightly set. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Step 4

Scatter the crumbled bacon, shredded gruyere cheese, and diced red onion evenly across the bottom of the par-baked crust.

Step 5

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the filling ingredients. Sprinkle the chopped chives on top. Do not overfill – leave a small gap below the rim of the crust.

Step 6

Place the quiche in the air fryer and cook at 320 degrees F for 22 to 26 minutes, until the center is just set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover loosely with a small piece of foil for the last few minutes.

Step 7

Remove the quiche carefully and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This resting time lets the custard firm up for clean slices.

Tips

Use the Right Size Pan

A 7-inch pan is key here. If you use something bigger, the egg filling will spread too thin and overcook before the custard has time to properly set. Too small and it’ll overflow.

Before you start, test that your pan actually fits inside your air fryer basket with enough room around the edges for air to circulate. If it’s a super tight fit, the quiche won’t cook evenly because the hot air can’t move around it.

Don’t Skip Par-Baking the Crust

That 5-minute pre-bake might seem pointless, but it’s what keeps the bottom crust from turning into a soggy mess once you pour in the wet egg filling. You want it just slightly dried out and set – not browned.

Make sure you actually prick the bottom with a fork before par-baking. Without those holes, the crust will puff up and create a big air bubble underneath, which means your filling won’t sit flat and the quiche will be uneven.

Keep the Temperature at 320 Degrees

It’s tempting to crank up the heat to speed things up, but 320 degrees F is the sweet spot for air fryer quiche. Air fryers cook with intense circulating heat, so what works at 350 or 375 in a regular oven will burn the edges and top here while leaving the center raw.

Low and slow gives the custard time to set all the way through without turning rubbery on the outside. If your air fryer runs hot, you might even want to drop it to 310 and add a couple extra minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size air fryer do I need to make this quiche?

You’ll need an air fryer that can comfortably fit a 7-inch round cake pan or pie dish inside the basket with a little room around the edges for air to circulate. Most air fryers that are 5 quarts or larger will work perfectly for this.

If you’re not sure, just measure the inside of your air fryer basket before you start. If you can only fit a 6-inch pan, you can still make it – just use a little less filling so it doesn’t overflow.

Why is the temperature set so low at 320 degrees F instead of higher?

Quiche is a custard-based dish, and custard needs gentle, even heat to cook properly. If you crank the temperature up too high, the eggs will puff up, crack, or get rubbery on the outside while staying runny in the middle.

Cooking at 320 degrees F gives the egg mixture enough time to set all the way through slowly and evenly, which is how you get that smooth, creamy texture you want in a good quiche.

Can I swap the Gruyere cheese for something else?

Absolutely. Swiss cheese is the closest substitute and melts beautifully in a quiche. Sharp cheddar, fontina, or even pepper jack all work well too if you want a different flavor.

Just make sure you use a cheese that melts smoothly rather than something dry or crumbly like feta or parmesan on their own. You want that creamy, rich texture blending into the custard as it cooks.