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air fryer quesadilla

Air Fryer Quesadilla recipe

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  • Author: Michelle
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Air Fryer Quesadillas are quick, crispy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. Perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner, they come together in just minutes with minimal cleanup!


Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • ½ yellow or green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1 small onion (or half medium)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sliced green onions
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (any kind)
  • 4 small to medium tortillas (flour or corn)
  • Non-aerosol non-stick spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F while you prep your vegetables.
  2. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil about the same size as your air fryer basket. Fold the edges to make a sort of “bowl” for your vegetables to go in. Add the peppers, onions, oil, taco seasoning, and salt and gently stir.
  3. Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from the air fryer.
  4. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with non-aerosol non-stick spray (you could also use parchment paper and save on the mess) and place one tortilla in.
  5. Top the tortilla with layered toppings. Add ¼ of the cheese, ½ of the veggies, ½ of the finely sliced green onions, and then another ¼ of the cheese.
  6. Place the second tortilla on top and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, peeking every now and then to ensure the edges aren’t lifting too much. If they are, simply press the tortilla back down onto the cheese. (OPTIONAL: you can secure the two with a couple toothpicks to help them stay put)
  7. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to form the second quesadilla. Remove from Air Fryer and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding cooked chicken or beans to the filling. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 534 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 1267 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g