Air Fryer Asparagus Quiche
Description
Air Fryer Asparagus Quiche is a savory, easy-to-make dish that combines tender asparagus, creamy eggs, and melted cheese in a crispy crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this quiche is made effortlessly in the air fryer, offering a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional baking methods.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound asparagus stalks, trimmed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Remove refrigerated pie crust from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before preparing Quiche.
- Unroll pie crust 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.
- While the pie crust is cooking, trim the asparagus and cut them into bite-size pieces. Add them to a large saucepan, filled with water, and simmer until they are softened. Remove from the saucepan, drain and rinse with cold water.
- Ia another both, whisk together the eggs, salt, and black pepper, toss with the asparagus. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust, return to the air fryer, cook for another 8 to 12 minutes, at 300 degrees F, Air Fryer Setting, or until the eggs are set.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Quiche Pan, or Tart Pan
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg