Air Fryer Quesadilla gives you crispy, golden tortillas and melty cheese with only 5 minutes of cook time! By making quesadillas in your air fryer you can set it and walk away instead of standing by the stove.
While a cheesy quesadilla is great on its own, it's even better with something to dip or served on the side! Favorites are guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo. You can use store-bought, or try making homemade with this chipotle salsa recipe, black bean corn salsa, or elote dip.
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⭐Why I love It:
- Crispy Tortillas - The air fryer makes the tortillas the perfect level of crispy and golden brown.
- No Babysitting the Stove - Let the air fryer do all the work! For another comforting stovetop favorite made in the air fryer, try this air fryer grilled cheese.
- Kid-Friendly - Perfect for kids and adults alike! For another kid-friendly quesadilla variation, try making these Blackstone Pizza Quesadillas!
🥘Ingredients:
- Flour Tortillas - I used 6 inch flour tortillas. But you can use any size as long as it fits folded in half in your air fryer.
- Shredded Cheese - I like to use Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend. The key is to use a cheese that melts well
- Shredded Chicken - Optional, you can do just cheese quesadillas too.
- Cooking Spray
- Toothpicks - For holding the tortilla together
- For Serving - Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
📖Variations
This air fryer cheese quesadilla recipe is super customizable! Here are some of my favorite variations:
- Cheese Only - You can do just cheese if you'd like! I'd add a little extra shredded cheese so they're super melty and cheesy.
- Spicy Chicken - You can toss the shredded chicken with a little hot sauce or hot salsa before adding to the quesadillas.
- Vegetarian - Instead of chicken, try spreading some refried beans on the tortilla before sprinkling with shredded cheese.
- Jalapeño - Add minced or thinly sliced jalapeños to the filling.
🔪Step by step instructions
Just a quick prep and only about 5 minutes of cook time in the air fryer!
Photo 1 - Spray your quesadilla basket with cooking spray then add a tortilla. Spread cheese and shredded chicken on one half of the tortillas (I like to do cheese, then chicken, then a little more cheese). Fold over the tortilla, carefully, and close with two toothpicks. Repeat with a second tortilla.
Photo 2 - Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. This helps get them nice and golden.
Photo 3 - Air fry for about 6 minutes at 400 degrees F. The tortillas should be golden brown and the cheese should be melted.
Photo 4 - Allow to cool for a minute or two then then cut and serve.
🍽Leftovers and Reheating
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350 degrees F a few minutes until warmed.
💭Recipe Tips:
- Spritz with Cooking Spray - Spritzing the quesadilla tops with cooking spray helps the tortillas get nice and golden brown.
- Cook Time Will Vary - The cook time may vary by a minute or two depending on the size of your quesadilla and air fryer. I like to take a peak at it to check
- Use Toothpicks - Using a couple toothpicks helps keep the air fryer fan from blowing open the quesadilla.
👩🍳Recipe FAQs
The cook time will depend on the size of the quesadilla and your air fryer, but most will cook in just 5-6 minutes.
Use your favorite shredded cheese that melts well. I like to use Monterey Jack, a Mexican Blend, or an authentic Hispanic cheese like Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese.
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Air Fryer Quesadilla
Air Fryer Quesadilla gives you crispy, golden tortillas and melty cheese with only about 5 minutes of cook time! By making quesadillas in your air fryer you can set it and walk away compared to standing by the stove.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 servings
- Category: Air Fryer, Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Two 6-inch flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese, such as Monterey Jack
- ¼ cup shredded chicken
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Assemble Quesadillas - Spray your quesadilla basket with cooking spray then add a tortilla. Spread cheese and shredded chicken on one half of the tortillas (I like to do cheese, then chicken, then a little more cheese). Fold over the tortilla, carefully, and close with two toothpicks. Repeat with a second tortilla.
- Spray Quesadillas - Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. This helps get them nice and golden.
- Air Fry - Air fry for about 6 minutes at 400 degrees F. The tortillas should be golden brown and the cheese should be melted.
- Serve - Allow to cool for a minute or two then then cut and serve.
Notes
The cook time may vary by a minute or two depending on the size of your quesadilla and air fryer. I like to take a peak at it to check
Using a couple toothpicks helps keep the air fryer fan from blowing open the quesadilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 960.1 mg
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32.4 g
- Cholesterol: 91.7 mg
Katie says
The toothpick trick worked great! Loved this.