Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine

Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine —  Do you ever find yourself craving for a quiche Lorraine but don’t want to whip up one from scratch? Air fryer quiche Lorraine is perfect for those days when you need that savory breakfast or brunch meal.

My recipe for Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine requires minimal ingredients and prep time, making it ideal if you’re short on time, this makes for either a great holiday breakfast or brunch recipe or a great back-to-school recipe! 

Whenever you have it, I promise you will fall in love with it. There is no better way to make casseroles, quiches, or eggs than in your Air Fryer!

If you are looking for some great Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, some of my favorites are Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs, Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, and Low-Carb Air Fryer Scotch Eggs. 

What Is Quiche Lorraine?

Quiche Lorraine changed the way Americans eat quiches. This famous breakfast dish is THE best way to eat a combination of  bacon, eggs and cheese baked in a flaky pie crust you will find!

Quiche Lorraine came to America in the 1950’s when it first became popular here. The recipe actually launched as a “Cheese Pie.”  Quiches have been around for thousands of years, and every country seems to have their own variation.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine

• Pie Crust, Store Bought or Homemade
• Grated Swiss Cheese
• Cooked Bacon Crumbles
• Egg
• Heavy Cream
• Salt
• Black Pepper

How To Make Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine

Remove refrigerated pie crust from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before preparing quiche.  Unroll the pie dough and place your tart pan on top of the crust.

Cut a circle (it doesn’t have to be perfect) about 1 inch outside the border of the tart pan.  Press the crust into the tart pan, tucking the edges down along the sides and cutting off any excess dough so that the crust is even with the top of the pan. 

Place the tart pan into the air fryer’s basket and cook at 300 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes.  Sprinkle cheese into the bottom of the tart pan and then sprinkle bacon over the top of the cheese.

Whisk together egg and heavy cream until smooth. Take a moment to whisk some extra air into the egg mixture. 

Carefully pour egg mixture over the fillings in the crust. The egg mixture should reach the top edge of the crust. Do not overfill. 

 Place the prepared quiche back into the air fryer’s basket and cook at 300 degrees F, air fryer setting,  for another 10 minutes or until the egg is set in the center. 

Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes, and then carefully pop the quiche from the tart pan. Use a spatula to remove the quiche from the bottom plate of the tart pan and serve immediately or set it on a cooling rack to cool.

Pro Tips:

• You can use packaged bacon crumbles or freshly cooked bacon crumbles. Make a batch of bacon in the air fryer, use some for your quiche and serve the finished quiche with a side of bacon! 
• You can saute onions and add a couple of teaspoons to the mixture if you like onions in your quiche lorraine. Do NOT add raw onions; they will not cook. 
• Two 5-inch quiches might fit in the air fryer if you’d like to cook more than one at once. This should not affect the cooking time. 
• Typically, you would poke the raw pie crust with a fork before “blind baking” it to prevent the bottom from puffing up. It doesn’t puff up too much in the air fryer, and we prefer this rather than risking making holes in the crust that the filling could leak through. 
• I found the best results by pre-cooking the crust for about 5 minutes before adding the filling. Otherwise, the crust does not cook on the bottom by the time the egg filling is set. 
• One large egg is the perfect amount for this individual quiche. Adjust the amount of heavy cream you add if you need a bit more filling. You may not use all of the egg fillings either. You can fill to the top of the crust edge, but the amount of egg needed will vary slightly depending on how many other ingredients you’ve added to the quiche. 
• To reheat the quiche, place them back into the air fryer at 300 degrees F, air fryer setting,  until warmed through.

What Other Fillings Can be Added to Quiche?

Quiche is a kind of pie with custard or cream as the filling. Traditionally, quiche includes eggs and cheese, but there are many other options for fillings that you can add to make it more interesting. You can add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers; meats like ham or bacon; seafood such as shrimp scallops or crabmeat; fruit such as bananas, apples, and pears. The possibilities are endless! 

Try adding one of these to your next quiche recipe for those looking for something different in their breakfast pastry routine!

How To Pre-Bake The Crust

Over the years, I have found that you need to bake it before you add your filings for the bottom of the pie crust to get fully cooked.  This way, you end up with a crispy and flaky exterior. This recipe will work with either homemade pie crust or store-bought pie crust.  

To successfully cook pie dough in the air fryer, here are the steps:

Remove refrigerated pie crust from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before preparing quiche. 

Unroll the pie dough and place your tart pan on top of the crust. Cut a circle (it doesn’t have to be perfect) about 1 inch outside the border of the tart pan. Press the crust into the tart pan, tucking the edges down along the sides and cutting off any excess dough so that the crust is even with the top of the pan. 

Place the tart pan into the air fryer’s basket and cook at 300°F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes.

What To Serve WIth Quiche Lorraine?

This is really an all-in-one breakfast, and you can serve this as a great breakfast, with a side of air fryer bacon or air fryer sausage, or you can serve it with yogurt and fruit.  

If you want to serve it at launch time, or even for a brunch item, you can pair it with a garden salad or a side of Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes. 

Can Quiche be Made Ahead

When you have the time, there’s nothing like a delicious homemade quiche. But if you’re short on time, this recipe is for you! It can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Best of all, it’s just as good as one that has been freshly baked!

To store it, for best results, let it cool to room temperature, and then place the quiche into an airtight container and palace it into the refrigerator.  It will last for about 1 to 2 days.

You can either reheat the quiche in the microwave or the air fryer before serving.

Can I Freeze Quiche Lorraine?

Yes, this is a great way to make some great make-ahead and freezer-friendly Air Fryer REcipes. Prepare it as directed in the recipe, and then let it cool to room temperature. Wrap it tightly in saran wrap a few times, and then put it into a freezer bag.  It will last in the freezer for about 1 to 2 months. 

To reheat, you can either place it into the air fryer, freeze it or thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat. Reheat until warmed through.

What Pans To Use In The Air Fryer?

This is a great recipe and so easy to make, as long as you have the correct pan. For this recipe, I used a 5-inch quiche-tart pan, which is great, since it’s thin enough for the entire crust to be flaky and crispy.

This is the pan, I would recommend for this recipe: (affiliate links included)

Laxinis World 5 Inch Quiche Pans with Removable Bottom, Non-stick, Fluted Sides, Mini Tart Pans, Round Shape, Set of 6

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• AIR FRYER AVOCADO TOAST WITH EGG
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