Cheesy Homemade Air Fryer Quesadillas
Easy, melty quesadillas made perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick meal or snack that delivers on taste and crunch!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Baking Brush
- Tongs
- Cutting Board & Knife
Ingredients
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- 1 cup cooked chicken or beef optional
- ½ cup bell peppers sliced or diced
- ½ cup onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salsa and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over one half of each tortilla.
- Add the cooked chicken or beef, bell peppers, and onions over the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Fold each tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.
- Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with olive oil.
- Place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully remove the quesadillas from the air fryer. Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the size and thickness of your quesadillas and air fryer model.
- For an extra crispy finish, brush a little more olive oil before air frying.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 976IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 2mg
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