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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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Air Fryer Quesadillas
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
*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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