Air Fryer Quesadillas are a healthy weeknight dinner you can make so quick! Make it with veggies or add in some protein like rotisserie chicken or pulled pork. Your family will love this homemade recipe done in just about 20 minutes!
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One of the easiest weeknight meals known to man is a quesadilla. On busy days there is a pretty good chance that I'm making quesadillas (like this pizza quesadilla) if I'm not making meatballs or have thrown something in the crockpot (like this incredible tuscan chicken) then it's usually an easy quesadilla!
If you really like veggies try these air fried veggies in a breakfast burrito!
Why This Recipe Works
- This air fryer quesadilla is super quick to make (way faster than on the stove) and a thousand times crispier than cooking in the microwave!
- They are delicious on their own or feel free to dip them in homemade guacamole.
- This recipe is veggie filled but you can also add in some shredded chicken for an extra protein kick!
- Done in just 20 minutes (less if you opt for the cooked chicken and cheese route) this recipe makes for an easy snack, lunch or dinner that your family will devour! Air Fried Cheesesticks are also a fave for us!
- An air fryer quesadilla is easy to prep and eat as leftovers (reheating quesadillas in the like this makes them so crispy!)
Ingredients You Need For This Recipe
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Shredded cheese: Your favorite melty cheese will do! I used mozzarella but kept the amount to a minimum to make it low calorie and low fat. You can add more cheese if you want an ooey-gooey cheese pull kind of a quesadilla.
- Black Beans: Black beans are optional but I love to add them in for a boost of fiber! They do tend to dry out a bit when air fried so keep that in mind when using them.
- Veggies: I chose zucchini, summer squash, peppers and mushrooms but any roasted veggies will work, just use your favorites.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Start by seasoning the veggies with olive oil and everything but the bagel seasoning. I pre-cooked them in the prior to assembling.
- Lay your tortilla out on a flat surface and place veggies, beans and cheese on one side. Fold the other half of the tortilla over and carefully place the folded tortilla in the basket.
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 350F, flipping halfway and checking the basket during the first few minutes of cooking to ensure the tortilla hasn't floated up. See expert tips for how to keep a tortilla down during air frying.
Expert Tips
- Frequently check the basket during the first half of cooking. The tortilla tends to float up due to the air circulation. You can use a spatula to carefully pat it back down. Alternatively, try a toothpick inserted into each quesadilla or a rack to keep the tortilla down during air frying.
- For this air fryer quesadilla you can use your choice of tortillas. I used Mission Carb Balance tortillas but you can try your favorite sprouted grain, corn or whole wheat tortilla if you prefer.
- Timing will vary depending on your model. I tested this in the Ultrean.
- Use a pizza cutter to easily cut your air fryer quesadilla into triangles or in half.
- Spritz your quesadillas with some olive oil spray for a golden brown outside.
- Additional Filling ideas: refried beans, rotisserie chicken, fajitas, pulled pork, steak, ham, shrimp, ground beef, buffalo or bbq chicken.
- Topping ideas: Top with salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream and guacamole.
FAQs
These are super easy to make ahead and either prepare ingredients and store separately or assemble quesadillas for quick cooking. Be sure to allow them to cool prior to packaging.
You can also prepare and then freeze them, adding in a few minutes per side when you air fry straight from frozen.
Ooey-gooey cheeses work best! I recommend Mexican blend, Mozzarella or Queso Blanco.
Frequently check the basket during the first half of cooking. The tortilla tends to float up due to the air circulation. You can use a spatula to carefully pat it back down. Alternatively, try a toothpick inserted into each quesadilla or a rack to keep the tortilla down during air frying.
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Best HEALTHY Air Fryer Quesadilla
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup black beans rinsed
- ½ large zucchini washed and cut into half moons
- ½ large summer squash washed and cut into half moons
- 4 mini peppers washed and julienned
- 1 cup mushrooms washed and sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend
- 3 tortillas I used Mission Carb Balance for this recipe and nutrition information.
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Pre-Cook Veggies
- Start by seasoning the veggies with olive oil and everything but the bagel seasoning. Add to basket and cook at 400F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
Quesadilla
- Lay your tortilla out on a flat surface and place veggies, beans and cheese on one side. Fold the other half of the tortilla over and carefully place the folded tortilla in the basket.
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 350F, flipping halfway and checking the basket during the first few minutes of cooking to ensure the tortilla hasn't floated up. See expert tips for how to keep a tortilla down during air frying.
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