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Air-Fried Silken Egg Custard with Brown Butter & Chive Essence

An exquisite, impossibly tender egg custard, gently coaxed to silken perfection within the air fryer. It's then lusciously bathed in a nutty brown butter, infused with sweet roasted shallots and the vibrant piquancy of fresh chives, crowned with a whisper of lemon zest. A testament to elevated simplicity.

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Air-Fried Silken Egg Custard with Brown Butter & Chive Essence

net carbs

30g

protein

60g

fat

680

kcal

The keto read

3g net carbs per serving

Ingredients

4 servings

Large pasture-raised eggs4 whole

Heavy cream60 ml

Rich beef bone broth reduction30 ml

Cultured butter70 g

Small shallot1 thinly sliced

Fresh chives2 tbsp, finely chopped

Fresh flat-leaf parsley1 tbsp, finely chopped

Lemon zest0.5 tsp

Flaky sea saltto taste

Freshly cracked white pepperto taste

Method

In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs, heavy cream, and bone broth reduction until just combined, being careful not to incorporate too much air. Season with flaky sea salt and white pepper.

Divide the egg mixture evenly into two small oven-safe ramekins (approx. 4-6 oz capacity).

Place the ramekins into the air fryer basket. Cook at 140°C (285°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until the custards are just set with a slight wobble in the center. The goal is a delicate, creamy texture, avoiding overcooking which can lead to a rubbery consistency.

While the custards cook, prepare the brown butter. In a small, light-colored saucepan, melt the cultured butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced shallot. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter solids turn a deep, nutty golden brown and the shallots are caramelized and fragrant (Maillard reaction in full effect, yielding complex nutty notes). Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.

Carefully remove the ramekins from the air fryer. Allow to rest for 2 minutes.

Drizzle the warm brown butter and caramelized shallots generously over each custard. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives, parsley, and delicate lemon zest for an aromatic finish.

Serve immediately as a sophisticated dinner starter or a light, elegant main.

The keto read

Why this lands at 3g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 30g protein and 60g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Air-Fried Silken Egg Custard with Brown Butter & Chive Essence keto?▾

Air-Fried Silken Egg Custard with Brown Butter & Chive Essence has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.

What are the macros for Air-Fried Silken Egg Custard with Brown Butter & Chive Essence?▾

680 calories, 30g protein, 60g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.

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