Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Picture this: a perfectly crispy, golden brown quesadilla with melted cheese oozing out of every corner. Now imagine making that delicious snack without having to deal with a greasy stovetop or the mess that comes with traditional cooking methods. Air fryer cheese quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food for cheese and crispy food lovers alike.
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We cook everything in our air fryer, from egg bites to mozzarella sticks, so it seemed only natural to make cheese quesadillas in it too, and they taste amazing!
Why you’ll love air fryer quesadillas
- They make a great lunch or snack as they less than 15 minutes to make.
- Air frying is so easy quick and easy, and less mess to clean up.
- Easily customizable, you can add a zesty or spicy kick to them.
- Kids love helping to make quesadillas, and they are perfect for picky eaters.
- If you make homemade tortillas, they are even better!
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Ooey gooey melty cheese quesadillas, in crispy tortillas that can be whipped up in no time and make the perfect snack – what’s not to love?
How to make air fryer cheese quesadillas with step by step instructions
A complete printable air fryer cheese quesadilla recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
If needed, preheat your air fryer to 350°F/175°C.
Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to add the fillings to half of the flour tortillas and then fold the tortillas in half, before adding it to your air fryer basket.
If you like a crispy quesadilla, spray the tortillas with olive oil.
Add shredded cheese to your tortilla; if you are adding refried beans, add your preferred amount now.
Place a tortilla over the top and air fry for 6 – 8 minutes, then, flip halfway through, until the cheese has fully melted.
Remove from the air fryer basket, slice into quarters using a
Repeat with the remaining tortilla and ingredients.
Enjoy your air fryer quesadilla!
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Recipe notes and expert tips
- Cheese
Be sure to use a vegetarian cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend are great. - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
How to store leftover air fryer quesadillas
You can store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and you can place them in freezer storage bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to reheat quesadillas in the air fryer
If you want to reheat your cheese quesadillas, then place them in the air fryer and cook for approximately 2 minutes at 350°F/175°C.
Make cheese quesadillas gluten free
You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using corn tortillas, they’ll taste just as good.
What to serve with quesadillas
We love serving quesadillas with homemade guacamole or dunking them in sour cream.
If you want to make them into more of a meal, then add refried beans in the quesadilla or as a side.
A light salad, salsa verde, or pico de gallo are all delicious served with quesadillas.
More air fryer recipes for you to try at home
If you love to air fry, then take a look at these easy recipes;
- Air fryer stuffed peppers
- Air fryer flatbread pizza
- Air fryer sweet potato wedges
- Air fryer baked potato
- Air fryer tortilla pizza
Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Refried beans optional
- Guacamole optional
Instructions
- If needed, preheat your air fryer to 350°F/175°C.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to add the fillings to half of the tortilla and then fold it over before adding it to your air fryer basket. If you like a crispy quesadilla, spray the tortillas with oil. Add cheese to the tortilla; if you are adding refried beans, add your preferred amount now. Place a tortilla over the top and cook for 6 – 8 minutes, then, flip halfway through, until the cheese has fully melted.2 flour tortillas, 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Remove from the air fryer basket, slice into quarters using a pizza cutter, and serve with guacamole or salsa.
Notes
- Cheese:
Be sure to use a vegetarian cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend are great. - Preheat:
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely:
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them. - Flying tortillas:
Some readers have said that in their air fryer the tortillas lifted up, so they use toothpicks to hold the tortila in place.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Just a question: What do you do with the 2 Tablespoons of butter listed in the ingredients?
Really sorry Patty, my comments weren’t showing and I am now working through my backlog. I’ve removed the butter, I had toyed with lightly brushing the tortilla with it but decided against it in testing and forgot to remove it when I published, sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing it out.
Love your recipes! Simple and delicious! Thank you!
Thank you! Sometimes simple is the best kind 🙂
I do these as well as fixing sauteed onion & bell pepper, occasionally w/ some (I know, but I have to on occasion due to specific aminos I need to counter my MS) usually pieces of cooked beef or chicken, (tho for the vegetarians who do eggs that’s good too.)
The onion and bell peppers sound like great additions!