Airfryer Tortilla Quiche
Make this beginner-friendly, easy-peasy airfryer tortilla quiche in under 30 minutes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Silicone baking mould
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tortilla wraps
- 3 small or 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp cream
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped smoked chicken ham
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onions
- 1/4 cup cubed cheese
- 4-5 chopped cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Place two tortilla wraps into a silicone mould, pressing them gently so they form a quiche shell.
- Air fry at 180°C for 5 minutes to firm up the tortillas slightly.
- While the tortillas bake, prepare the custard by whisking 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons cream, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Scatter the ham, spring onions, cheese, and tomatoes evenly inside the tortilla shell.
- Gently pour the egg custard over the filling.
- Return the mould to the air fryer and cook at 180°C for about 15 minutes, or until the custard is set.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Airfryer Tortilla Quiche - Quick FAQ
1. Can you make quiche in an air fryer?Absolutely. An air fryer works very well for small quiches. The circulating hot air cooks the egg custard evenly while crisping the crust. 2. Can tortillas replace pastry in a quiche?
Yes. Tortillas can act as a quick crust substitute. They become crisp when pre-baked and hold the filling well. 3. How long does quiche take in an airfryer?
Most air fryer quiches cook in 15–18 minutes at 180°C, depending on the thickness of the filling. 4. What fillings work best for airfryer quiche?
Good options include ham, bacon, chicken, cheese, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and spring onions. 5. Why pre-bake the tortilla shell?
Pre-baking helps the tortillas firm up so they stay crisp and don’t become soggy after the custard is added.