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Air Fryer Quesadillas

Published September 16, 2021 by Jennifer / 4,439 Comments.
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Who doesn't love Mexican food? You can get your fix in less than 10 minutes with this recipe. These Air Fryer Quesadillas are a family favorite at my house. Delicious, easy, and cheesy. You'll have that perfect crispy tortilla with this simple recipe everyone loves.

Who doesn’t love Mexican food? You can get your fix in less than 10 minutes with this recipe. These Air Fryer Quesadillas are a family favorite at my house. Delicious, easy, and cheesy. You’ll have that perfect crispy tortilla with this simple recipe everyone loves.

Fully cooked Air Fryer Quesadillas on a plate and ready to eat.

I love my air fryer and love to make all sorts of dishes in it. If you’re looking for something that will pair well with these quesadillas in the air fryer, check out these Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas or Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn.

My whole family loves this air fryer quesadilla recipe. The best part is just how easy they are to make.

You can make these air fryer quesadillas with just a few simple ingredients and they’re done in less than 10 minutes. It’s an easy recipe for the perfect quick lunch or last minute dinner idea.

How Does the Air Fryer work?

Cooking with Air Fryers has made it easier to eat healthier without submerging your foods in oil.

Air Fryers cook foods by using a heating element and a fan, and that circulating of heat and hot air is what helps cook the food and crisp it. 

Air Fryers can cook with heat as high as 400° Fahrenheit/200° Celcius. Some air fryers may even cook to higher temps. 

Ingredients:

  • refried beans
  • leftover chicken (shredded)
  • shredded cheese (I like cheddar cheese and a Mexican blend for these)
  • flour tortillas (you can also use corn tortillas)

Add toppings such as fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, and more.

Ingredients needed to make quesadillas in the air fryer.

How to Make Quesadillas in the Air Fryer

  • Prepare the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil if needed.
  • Place tortilla on a flat surface and top tortilla with refried beans on one half.
  • Air Fryer Quesadillas with refried beans on one side.

  • Add a sprinkle of cheese to the top of the refried beans. Add the shredded chicken on top of the cheese, and then top with additional cheese if desired.
  • Tortillas with refried beans and shredded cheese on top.

  • Fold the tortilla in half. Repeat as necessary for additional quesadillas.
  • Hand folding over quesadillas before placing them into the air fryer.

  • Place the folded tortillas into the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Quessadillas in the basket of the air fryer.

  • Air Fry the quesadillas at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Check the tortillas after a couple of minutes and use a spatula to push the top of the quesadilla down if they’ve started lifting away from the toppings. Flip the tortillas halfway through.
  • Cooked quesadillas in the air fryer basket.

  • Remove the quesadillas from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides.
  • NOTE: This recipe was made using a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. If you’re using a different manufactured air fryer, you may need to check on the quesadillas more often and adjust the cooking time as needed.

    Close up of air fried quesadillas ready to eat.

    FAQs

    What other ingredients can I add to my air fryer quesadilla?

    There are a lot of options when it comes to making a crispy quesadilla in the air fryer. You can add black beans, ground beef, pico de gallo, and more. I love to use leftover shredded chicken as the main ingredient, but you can use whatever you want. My kids love to make air fryer cheese quesadillas with a Mexican cheese blend, and I love to make black bean quesadillas with black beans, pico de gallo, and Monterrey jack cheese.

    There are tons of options for quesadillas and the sky is the limit with your choices.

    How do I store leftover quesadillas?

    Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the quesadillas, add the quesadillas to the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees F for 1-3 minutes or until heated through.

    This is such a great way to make a quick meal when you need dinner, lunch, or a fast snack. It’s a simple quesadilla recipe that everyone enjoys.

    Looking for more air fryer recipes? We’ve got a few you might like!

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    Overhead photo of quesadillas that wewre made in the air fryer with a side of salsa.

    Air Fryer Quesadillas

    Jennifer
    Get your Quesadilla fix in less than 10 minutes with Air Fryer Quesadillas made with chicken, cheese, and refried beans. These are a family favorite at my house. Delicious, easy, and cheesy. You'll have that perfect crispy tortilla with this simple recipe everyone loves.
    3.72 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 2
    Calories 153 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 flour tortillas
    • 2 Tablespoon refried beans
    • 2 Tablespoon shredded Mexican blend cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil if needed.
    • Place tortilla on a flat surface and top tortilla with refried beans on one half.
    • Add a sprinkle of cheese to the top of the refried beans. Add the shredded chicken on top of the cheese, and then top with additional cheese if desired.
    • Fold the tortilla in half. Repeat as necessary for additional quesadillas.
    • Place the folded tortillas into the prepared air fryer basket.
    • Air Fry the quesadillas at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Check the tortillas after a couple of minutes and use a spatula to push the top of the quesadilla down if they've started lifting away from the toppings. Flip the tortillas halfway through.
    • Remove the quesadillas from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides.

    Notes

    What other ingredients can I add to my air fryer quesadillas?

    There are a lot of options when it comes to making a crispy quesadilla in the air fryer. You can add black beans, ground beef, pico de gallo, and more. I love to use leftover shredded chicken as the main ingredient, but you can use whatever you want. My kids love to make air fryer cheese quesadillas with a Mexican cheese blend, and I love to make black bean quesadillas with black beans, pico de gallo, and Monterrey jack cheese.
    There are tons of options for quesadillas and the sky is the limit with your choices.

    How do I store leftover quesadillas?

    Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the quesadillas, add the quesadillas to the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees F for 1-3 minutes or until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 395mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 110IUCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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