Directions
- 1Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.
- 2Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and your preferred spices, then mix well.
- 3Peel the potatoes and slice them very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- 4Lightly brush a heatproof glass baking dish with olive oil.
- 5Arrange the potato slices in an even, slightly overlapping layer in the dish.
- 6Season the potato slices lightly with salt.
- 7Place the dish in the air fryer basket.
- 8Air fry at 180°C / 360°F for 10 minutes, until the potatoes start to soften.
- 9In a bowl, beat the eggs with finely chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 10Remove the dish from the air fryer.
- 11Spread the seasoned chicken evenly over the pre-cooked potato base.
- 12Place the whole mozzarella balls on top of the chicken.
- 13Pour the egg and parsley mixture evenly over the chicken and mozzarella.
- 14Return the dish to the air fryer.
- 15Cook at 185–190°C / 365–375°F for 15–20 minutes, until the quiche is fully set, golden on top, and the mozzarella is melted.
- 16Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 17Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 to 10 mini mozzarella balls, used whole
- 2 to 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing the dish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
heatproof glass baking dishair fryer basketbowlmandoline or sharp knife
Tips
- This recipe is quick and easy to make, leveraging the air fryer for faster cooking.
- No pastry crust is needed, using a thin potato base instead for texture and flavor.
- The recipe is made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients.
- Whole mozzarella balls create creamy pockets in the quiche.
- It's versatile for any meal (lunch, dinner, brunch) and can be served warm or cold.
- Family-friendly due to mild flavors and soft texture.
- Great for meal prep as it reheats well and tastes good the next day.
- Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs, but thighs are juicier.
- Other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers can be added, ensuring they are thinly sliced or lightly cooked first.
- Use a small heatproof glass dish that fits comfortably in your air fryer basket.
- Shredded mozzarella, cheddar, or any mild melting cheese can replace mozzarella balls.
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