Air Fryer Quesadillas
These air fryer quesadillas are cheesy and packed with protein! You can make these quesadillas in under 10 minutes and load them up with toppings of your choice!
Who isn’t a fan of melted cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla shell? Don’t pass up on the simplicity of an air fryer quesadilla. This is one of the best meals to have if you’re short on time.
What I love most about these are fryer quesadillas are the toppings. You can stick with a more traditional route of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
But if you want a high protein meal, I recommend giving Greek yogurt a try. It’s creamy and almost tastes like sour cream – but with far fewer calories.
Ingredients
- Extra Large Tortilla
- Reduced Fat Cheese
- Cooking Spray or Olive Oil
Optional Toppings: Sour cream, Greek Yogurt, Guacamole, Salsa, Green Onions, Cilantro, Lime
Instructions
These air fryer quesadillas are simple and quick to make. You can scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here’s an overview of the general steps:
Start off by preheating your air fryer to 350° F. Take one large flour tortilla and put it on a flat surface. Take your shredded cheese and cover half of the tortilla shell.
Fold the side that doesn’t have any cheese, over the side with cheese. Then transfer the uncooked quesadilla into your air fryer.
Air fry the quesadilla for 6-8 minutes, or until the outside reaches your desired crispiness. Don’t forget to flip halfway through, to allow the quesadilla to cook evenly.
When finished, remove the quesadilla from the air fryer and cut it into triangle shapes. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, Greek yogurt, salsa, green onions, cilantro, and fresh lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to air fry quesadillas?
It takes around 6-8 minutes to air fry a quesadilla. Larger tortillas will take longer to cook and smaller tortillas will be faster. The amount of filling will also determine the air fryer time.
- What temperature do you heat quesadillas in air fryer?
350° F is the optimal temperature to air fry quesadillas. If the quesadillas are already cooked and the cheese is melted, it only takes around 2-3 minutes for them to heat up.
- Are tortillas good in the air fryer?
Yes, tortillas are great in the air fryer! The outside gets warm and crispy. And if you’re making a cheese quesadilla, the air fryer will heat up and melt the cheese to perfection.
- Can I heat flour tortillas in air fryer?
Yes, flour tortillas can be heated in the air fryer. It will only take around 2-3 minutes for them to heat up at 350° F. If they stay in longer than this, the tortillas will being to cook and get crispy.
Air Fryer Quesadillas
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 extra large tortilla
- 1/3 cup reduced fat cheese
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- guacamole
- salsa
- green onions
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350° F. Take one large flour tortilla and place it on a flat surface to assemble the quesadilla.
- Cover one half of the tortilla with shredded cheese. Fold the other half (without cheese) over this section.
- Cook the quesadilla in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes. The exact amount of time will vary, but make sure to flip halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove the quesadilla from the air fryer and serve immediately. It's easier to cut the tortillas with a pizza cutter when they're still warm.