Air Fryer Quesadilla

5 from 6 votes

How to make a quesadilla in the air fryer.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: air fryer, quesadilla

Servings:

Lightly spray one side of tortilla with olive oil. Lay the tortilla, oil side down, in the air fryer basket. (You could replace olive oil with butter if you prefer.)
Sprinkle one side with cheese being sure not to add too much cheese. (If you are adding something like cooked chicken or beef, start with a thin layer of cheese, a layer of the filling, and then a little more cheese.)
Fold the tortilla in half and place 1-2 toothpicks in the center to help keep it closed. Cook at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, remove toothpicks, flip the quesadillas over and cook another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

If you want to add extra flavor, replace the olive oil with butter. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of the tortilla instead of the oil. This will add a rich flavor to the quesadilla.
Be sure not to stuff the quesadilla with cheese. If you put too much, it will have a hard time melting and might overflow out of the tortillas.
Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut your quesadilla into triangle shapes.