5-Minute Air Fryer Quesadilla

air fryer quesadillas recipe featuring a stack of quesadillas with fresh herbs on top.

This air fryer quesadilla recipe is crispy on the outside and stuffed with melty cheese. It’s ready in minutes and easy to customize. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Total Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 8-inch flour tortillas
2 tablespoons salsa
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Mexican cheese or Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chicken breast pre-cooked and chopped * see notes
1/4 small bell pepper very finely chopped
1/8 small red onion finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
Place the two tortillas side by side. On the left side of the tortilla, spread the salsa on it. On the right side, add mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese, chicken, red bell peppers, and onions. Place the tortilla with the salsa on top of the cheese/chicken one. Press down quite firmly to prevent it from flipping off in the air fryer.
Brush the tops of the tortilla with melted butter.
Place the tortilla in the air fryer basket and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Remove the quesadilla from the air fryer basket and cut it into 4 portions.

Video

Notes

Add taco seasoning- Add half to one teaspoon of taco seasoning to the chicken (or protein of choice) for extra flavor. You can also just sprinkle it over the filling and cheese.

Corn tortillas- Use a toothpick or skewer to hold them in place.

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