Air fryer cheese quesadilla is one of the easiest recipes you can make in the air fryer. This cheese quesadilla is excellent for a quick lunch or snack, and even the little ones will love it.
This air fryer recipe only needs two ingredients; cheese and tortillas, but you can fill your air fryer quesadilla with whatever you please.
Making quesadilla in the air fryer is quick and easy, and the air fryer makes the tortilla perfectly crispy and the cheese melt to perfection.
In this blog post, you can find some helpful tips and answer to some FAQs like:
- How to make cheese quesadilla in the air fryer?
- How long does it take to cook quesadillas in an air fryer?
- What is the best cheese to make quesadillas?
- How to store and reheat quesadillas?
- Filling options and dipping sauces options
Ingredients you’ll need
How to make cheese quesadilla in air fryer
Step 1. Place the tortilla on a flat surface. Spread cheese over half of the tortilla, then folds the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining tortilla.
Step 2. Place the tortillas in the air fryer basket and cook to 350ºF for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check in the first couple minutes, and If the tortilla has lifted slightly away from the fillings, press down firmly with a spatula.
How long to cook cheese quesadilla in the air fryer
Cook the quesadillas for 8 minutes at 350ºF in the air fryer to have the best air fryer cheese quesadilla.
Tips
- To double or triple the air fryer cheese quesadilla recipe, you’ll need to air fry in batches.
- You can use a combo of cheese that melts easily. Find some of my recommended cheese in a few paragraphs below.
- Use toothpicks to secure the tortillas if you prefer.
- Add enough cheese without overstuffing the quesadilla with cheese.
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What kind of cheese to use
The best cheese to use for quesadilla is one that melts easily, like:
- Cheddar
- Monterey jack
- Oaxaca
- Mozzarella
- Provolone
- Swiss
- Italian
- Colby
- American cheese
How to store quesadillas
Once the air fryer cheese quesadillas are cool to room temperature, wrap them in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To store in the freezer, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to reheat quesadillas in the air fryer
Reheating quesadillas in an air fryer is as easy as making them. Just place them in the air fryer basket and heat to 350ºF for 2 minutes or until cheese is remelted.
What to serve with quesadillas
Keep the balance serve them with a green salad, as I mention in the air fryer taquitos. You can serve this as well with air-fried vegetables or air fryer asparagus, even with air fryer green beans.
Looking for different filling
- For a vegetarian option, sauteed or roasted vegetables
- Cooked chicken, pork, or beef
- Refried beans and cheese for a classic quesadilla combo.
Dipping sauces
- Guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Pico de gallo or Salsa
- Strawberry and pineapple salsa
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Simple Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Air fryer cheese quesadilla is one of the easiest recipes you can make in the air fryer. This cheese quesadilla is excellent for a quick lunch or snack, and even the little ones will love it.
Ingredients
- 2 whole-wheat tortillas flour
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place the tortilla on a flat surface. Spread cheese over half of the tortilla, then folds the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining tortilla.
- Place the stuffed tortillas in the air fryer basket and cook to 350ºF for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through if the tortilla has lifted slightly away from the fillings; press down firmly with a spatula.
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
- To double or triple the recipe, you’ll need to air fry in batches.
- You can use a combo of cheese that melts easily.
- Use toothpicks to secure the tortillas if you prefer.
- Add enough cheese without overstuffing the quesadilla with cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 tortillaAmount Per Serving: Calories: 469Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 296mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 6gSugar: 1gProtein: 17g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.