Air Fryer Quesadilla
Crispy, cheesy quesadillas made in a flash with your air fryer!
⏲️ 8 minutes
🌡️ 375°F (190°C)
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas(2)
- 🧀Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)(1/2 cup)
- 🍗Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)(1/4 cup)
- 🌶️Diced bell peppers (optional)(2 tbsp)
- 🧅Diced onions (optional)(1 tbsp)
- 🥑Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- 1.Lightly grease your air fryer basket or use parchment paper.
- 2.Lay one tortilla in the air fryer basket.
- 3.Sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortilla, leaving a small border.
- 4.If using, add chicken, bell peppers, and onions over the cheese.
- 5.Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the fillings.
- 6.Place the second tortilla on top.
- 7.Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip.
- 8.Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9.Carefully remove the quesadilla from the air fryer, slice, and serve with your favorite toppings!
"Why did the quesadilla blush? Because it saw the air fryer and knew it was about to get hot!"
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