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How to Air Fry Quesadillas: The Easiest Way to Make Quesadilla in your Air Fryer

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This Simple Air Fryer Quesadilla is a quick & easy breakfast or dinner option for busy weekdays. Try our classic refried beans and cheese or choose your own filling. In just 8 minutes, you'll have golden, crisp tortillas on the outside and cheesy goodness on the inside.

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What Makes Air-Fried Quesadillas Special?

The joy of air-fried quesadillas is the perfect combination of golden crispy outside, deliciously melted cheese and absolute flavor explosion. Suddenly, your kitchen feels like a top-notch Mexican restaurant. Buen apetito!

Taking Quesadillas to the Next Level with an Air Fryer

Ready to kick the quesadilla game up a notch? An air fryer seals the deal. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Expect crispy-licious quesadillas cooked evenly, in minutes. Bonus: less oil, more crunch! Get ready for this tastebud tickler.

Ingredients: What you'll need for Air Fryer Quesadillas

For scrumptious simple quesadillas, here's your checklist:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Melted butter or olive oil
  • Refried Beans
  • Salsa
  • Shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • Toothpicks

Filling and toppings, you ask? Let's dive into the next section!

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How to make the perfect Air Fryer Quesadillas loaded with filling

Get set for the ultimate crispy goodness. Step by Step: Cooking Quesadillas in an Air Fryer

  1. Brush one side of a tortilla with melted butter or olive oil.
  2. Flip it over. Now, pile on your cheese, refried beans and salsa.
  3. If you want like extra layer of cheese like I have added you can add more cheese at this point.
  4. Next brush the second tortilla with butter or olive oil.
  5. Flip it over. Cover the first tortilla loaded with filling.
  6. Line the air fryer basket with either a liner or parchment paper.
  7. Place the tortilla in the air fryer basket. Take 4 tooth picks and insert them into the tortilla sealing them on all the 4 quarters.
  8. Air Fry at 350 F for 8 mins. You can adjust the timing between 5-8 minutes, depending on how snappy you want them, set the air fryer for a total of between 5-8 minutes. Your Quesadilla is ready when it's golden brown.
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Tips to make the best Air Fryer Quesadilla

  1. Brush the tortilla with butter or olive oil for a crispy texture
  2. Don't over stuff the tortilla with filling
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Serving Your Air Fried Quesadillas

Tying together your meal? Pair your quesadillas with these complementary dishes and dips:

A side of refried beans or seasoned rice adds a filling balance.

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Choosing the Perfect Cheese for your Air Fryer Quesadillas

Got cheese? Melty deliciousness awaits. For mouthwatering quesadillas, pick a cheese that melts with ease. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or Provolone, you can't go wrong. Want it extra special? Go for Mexican blend with Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Quesadilla cheese. Say "Yes" to healthy cravings!

Presentation Ideas to Wow Your Guests

Want to spruce up your presentation game? Try these tips:

Slice quesadillas into triangle points. Like a cheesy sunrise!
Serve with a variety of colorful dips. Visual and taste appeal!
Add some colorful veggies on the side. Healthy and exciting!

Dig in. And now, enjoy the accolades!

How to Store Leftover Quesadillas Without Losing the Crunch

Got leftovers? No worries! Follow these steps to nail crunchy reheats:

Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe bags or containers.
Separate each quesadilla with paper towels to avoid sogginess.

Your morning-after quesadilla will taste just as amazing. Enjoy round two!

How to reheat an Air Fryer Quesadilla

Cold quesadillas? No problem! Here's your guide to reheat:

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
Pop in your quesadillas for 2-3 minutes or until they're warm and toasty.

From fridge, it's faster. From freezer, you might need 8-10 minutes. Enjoy your as-good-as-new crispy quesadillas!

Customize Your Quesadilla Love: Variations to Try

Feeling creative? Here are innovative filling ideas for Your Quesadillas

Corn and bell peppers
Broccoli and corn
Black beans and fajita
Scrambled southwest tofu
Left over vegetables or sabzis
Or, ever thought of fruit and Nutella for a sweet surprise?

Enjoy the culinary roller coaster!

Turning Your Air Fryer Quesadillas into a Completely New Meal

Ecstatic about transforming your quesadillas into a full meal? Let's do this

Add colorful veggies for a healthier bite.
Serve with dipping sides of guacamole or avocado salsa, and a side salad or elote dip or corn on the cob.

There! Your "just a snack" quesadilla has upgraded to a feast. Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Quesadilla Recipe

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Air Fryer Quesadilla

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This Simple Air Fryer Quesadilla is a quick & easy breakfast or dinner option for busy weekdays. Try our classic refried beans and cheese or choose your own filling. In just 8 minutes, you'll have golden, crisp tortillas on the outside and cheesy goodness on the inside.

Ingredients

  • Flour tortillas 2 (10 inch)
  • Melted butter or olive oil 2 tsp
  • Refried Beans 1/4 cup
  • Salsa 1/4 cup
  • Shredded Mexican blend cheese as much or as little as your desire
  • Toothpicks 4

Instructions

  1. Brush one side of a tortilla with melted butter or olive oil.
  2. Flip it over. Now, pile on your cheese, refried beans and salsa.
  3. If you want like extra layer of cheese like I have added you can add more cheese at this point.
  4. Next brush the second tortilla with butter or olive oil.
  5. Flip it over. Cover the first tortilla loaded with filling.
  6. Line the air fryer basket with either a liner or parchment paper.
  7. Place the tortilla in the air fryer basket. Take 4 tooth picks and insert them into the tortilla sealing them on all the 4 quarters.
  8. Air Fry at 350 F for 8 mins. You can adjust the timing between 5-8 minutes, depending on how snappy you want them, set the air fryer for a total of between 5-8 minutes.
  9. Your Quesadilla is ready when it's golden brown.

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Notes

  1. Brush the tortilla with butter or olive oil for a crispy texture
  2. Don't over stuff the tortilla with filling

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