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Air Fryer Quesadillas are perfect for a quick and easy busy weeknight meal. They have a super crispy texture and are extra gooey on the inside with delicious, melted cheese.

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Golden crispy cheese quesadillas on a white plate with guacamole and salsa

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QUICK AND EASY AIR FRYER QUESADILLAS

You will love this air fryer quesadilla recipe because it is a fast dinner, party appetizer or lunch that is ready in just minutes. Only a few simple ingredients can make dinner for the whole family.

Quesadillas are a childhood favorite for so many of us. They are so versatile will fillings, such as meats, cheeses and veggies that everyone will enjoy them.

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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE QUESADILLAS IN THE AIR FRYER

Ingredients needed to make quesadillas of tortillas, olive oil, and cheese.
  • flour tortillas-flour tortillas are the perfect base for quesadillas and get just the right crisp when air fried. 
  • shredded Cheese– like Tillamook Cheese, adds the melty cheese goodness to the quesadilla. You can use cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, or a Mexican cheese blend. 
  • olive oil-lightly brushed on the tortillas to help prevent them from sticking to the basket, and helps them get crispy. 

These quesadillas go well with so many other dishes, like these stuffed peppers or jalapeno poppers. And if you are looking for more easy air fryer recipes, we put together this list of all of our delicious Air Fryer Mexican Foods!

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY QUESADILLAS IN AIR FRYER

STEP 1-Remove the tortillas from packaging and then brush olive on one side of each tortilla, then place tortilla brushed side down. 

Olive oil being brushed onto tortillas

STEP 2-Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese and any other toppings or fillings on top of the tortilla.

Sprinkling tortillas with cheddar cheese in the air fryer basket

STEP 3- Fold each tortilla in half and gently press ends together or seal them with a toothpick before air frying.

Uncooked tortillas filled with cheese in the air fryer basket.

STEP 4- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping the tortilla halfway through cooking time, until you have a crispy tortilla that is golden brown. After two minutes of air frying, check the tortillas crispness. If the tortillas have opened, gently press them together. Because the cheese has now melted, it will keep them sealed for the remaining cook time.

Crispy golden quesadillas in the air fryer basket

STEP 5-Remove the quesadillas and serve immediately or let them rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.

Depending on your air fryer size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes. If you are looking for a new air fryer, accessories, or cookbooks, be sure to check out our online air frying foodie affiliate store!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST QUESADILLAS IN THE AIR FRYER

  • Lightly Brush with Olive Oil: lightly brush both sides of the flour tortillas with olive oil before air frying. This helps the quesadillas get crispy. 
  • Don’t Overfill: When adding shredded cheese and other fillings, be careful not to overfill the tortillas. Keeping the fillings in a thin layer, will help prevent them from melting out into the air fryer. 
  • Flip Halfway Through Air Frying: flipping halfway during cooking will ensure that both sides become golden and crispy. 

QUESADILLA VARIATIONS

Fillings: Because quesadillas are so versatile, you can fill them with shredded chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect for this!), ground beef, refried beans, black beans, onions, bacon, tomatoes, pepperoni, mushrooms, or black olives.

Toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, guacamole, or salsa.

Seasonings: cayenne pepper, garlic powder, curry powder, red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning.

Golden quesadillas filled with cheese and garnished with chopped cilantro and served with sour cream

FAQS FOR MAKING QUESADILLAS IN THE AIR FRYER

Do I have to use cheddar cheese?

A cheese quesadilla is such a fun and quick snack. But you don’t have to use just cheddar cheese. Mexican blend, pepper jack or whatever your favorite cheese may be, will work!

How do I store leftover air fryer quesadillas?

You can store leftover quesadillas in the freezer for up to 4 months in an airtight container or freezer storage bag. Store the same way in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Make sure to place tortillas flat in whichever storage option you choose.

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Golden crispy tortillas filled with cheese to make quesadillas
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Servings: 4

Air Fryer Quesadillas

By Becky
Air Fryer Quesadillas are a perfect quick and easy meal. They are crispy on the outside but gooey on the inside with yummy melted cheese. 
Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 11 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 2-4 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or cooking spray

Instructions 

  • Remove tortillas from packaging and spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray.
  • Place each tortilla in air fryer basket, sprayed or brushed side down. 
  • Spread a thin layer of shredded cheese, and optional toppings on top of tortilla.
  • Fold each tortilla in half and gently press together or seal them with a toothpick. 
  • Air fry at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping the tortilla halfway through cooking time, until you have a crispy tortilla that is golden brown. After two minutes of air frying, open basket and if tortillas have opened, gently press together. The melted cheese will now keep them sealed.
  • Remove tortillas and serve immediately or let them rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.

Notes

For extra crispy tortillas spray basket with additional cooking spray.
To cut evenly and quickly use a pizza cutter.
Choice of fillings: refried beans, black beans, onions, bacon, fresh herbs, bell peppers, tomatoes, pepperoni, mushrooms, kale, black olives, chopped garlic. For a breakfast quesadilla, add scrambled eggs.
Optional favorite toppings: adobo sauce, sour cream, salsa Verde, hot sauce, guacamole, pica de Gallo or Greek yogurt with a splash of lime juice.
Optional spices: cayenne pepper, garlic powder, curry powder, red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 203mg, Potassium: 30mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 142IU, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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