5.0 from 30 votes
Air Fryer Quesadillas
These air fryer quesadillas are cheesy, perfectly crisp, and so easy to make. Ready in under 10 minutes, you can add chicken, steak, shrimp, beans, vegetables, or just cheese for the best classic quesadilla.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , International
Ingredients
- 2 soft flour tortillas at room temperature
- ½ - ⅔ cups shredded cheese I recommend sharp cheddar or Mexican-blend
- avocado or olive oil spray
- Optional Mix-Ins: shredded or cubed cooked chicken, cooked steak, cooked shrimp, cooked pulled pork, black or kidney beans, corn, fajita vegetables
- Optional Toppings: salsa, guacamole, Greek yogurt, sour cream, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F and spray air fryer basket with olive oil, avocado oil, or nonstick spray.
- Cheese Quesadilla: Add about ¼ to ⅓ cup cheese onto one side of the first tortilla, fold it in half, and place it into the air fryer basket. I used super soft flour tortillas, so it was not hard to fold, if there is resistance, heat up your tortilla in the microwave (with no cheese) for 10 - 15 seconds.
- Optional Mix-Ins: If you are adding mix-ins, add half the amount of cheese onto one side of the first tortilla, add desired mix-ins, top with the remaining cheese, then fold the tortilla in half and add to the air fryer.
- Repeat step 2 or 3 with the second tortilla.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil or lightly spray again with avocado or olive oil.
- Air fry for 1 minute, then open the air fryer basket and use a spatula to press the quesadilla down, making sure it is folded in half and secure.
- Continue to air fry for 3 - 5 minutes, flipping the quesadillas halfway through. They should be golden brown, slightly crisp, and the cheese should be melted.
- Remove from the air fryer and gently press down with a spatula to ensure the quesadillas hold together.
- Cut into triangles and serve immediately with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
- Tortillas: I reccomend super-soft flour tortillas that fold in half easily. If you use corn, almond flour, or a gluten-free brand, then check that the quesadilla is sealed in half every 1 - 2 minutes.
- Make them Vegan: Use your favorite dairy-free shredded cheese.
- Check how they are air frying after 1 minute. This is very important! Open the air fryer basket and use a spatula to press the quesadilla down to ensure it is folded in half and secure.
- Add protein. Feel free to add cooked chicken, steak, beans, shrimp, pulled pork, or tofu. I left instructions above in the recipe card.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Calcium
331mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.