Description
Air Fryer Quesadilla is your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal that combines crispy tortillas with melted cheese and delectable fillings. Perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand. With its golden-brown exterior and gooey interior, you’ll fall in love with every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or black beans
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Sour cream or salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay one tortilla flat; sprinkle half of the cheese on one side.
- Add chicken or black beans and bell peppers, then top with remaining cheese and fold the tortilla.
- Brush both sides with olive oil to achieve a crispy texture.
- Place the quesadilla in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider using pepper jack cheese or adding jalapeños. Customize your quesadilla with veggies like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.