One of the best things about these quesadillas is that they are a great way to add more vegetables to mealtimes. You can easily customize these easy air fryer quesadillas with your favorite fillings. This recipe uses onions and bell peppers, but you could add tomatoes, zucchini, and loads of other veggies! Ready in just minutes, this easy recipe is great as a quick snack, lunch or light dinner for adults and little kids too. In my opinion, the best part of quesadillas is the melted cheese oozing from inside the crispy tortillas. I tend to use either shredded cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend in mine because they go with just about any filling, but you can get as creative as you like. No air fryer? Try my stovetop Cheese Quesadilla! Experiment with different proteins by adding in refried beans, or black beans. Using a combination of Mexican flavors with ground beef is a creative way to enjoy tacos, like in my amazing Taco Pizza. Quesadillas are so handy and versatile, we love them in our house for all sorts of meals and snacks. Juicy Chicken Quesadillas are great for dinnertime, as are these Honey & Lime Chicken Quesadillas. Try an Easy Breakfast Quesadilla recipe that is perfect for a quick and filling start to the day. My Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are delicious and make a sweet and simple dessert.
Ingredients Needed:
Vegetables: we’re using bell peppers and onion in this Mexican quesadilla. Green Onions: finely chopped green onions will add a fresh tang to the cheese and veggies. Cheese: shredded cheese of any kind is good. I tend to use cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a Mexican cheese mix. Tortillas: use flour or corn tortillas, whichever you prefer. Oil: use canola oil or another neutral-flavored oil for seasoning the veggies, and a non-aerosol non-stick spray will work well for the Air Fryer as it will coat the basket evenly with a thin layer of oil. Seasoning: taco seasoning contains classic Mexican flavors which are perfect for these cheesy veggie quesadillas. Salt: enhances all the savory flavors.
How to Make Quesadillas in the Air Fryer
These homemade quesadillas are ready in just a few simple steps. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below. Then you simply cook them until perfectly crisp, and repeat for the second quesadilla!
Tips and Notes
Secure the top. You can secure the top tortilla to the rest of the quesadilla with a toothpick or two if you need it, as it can sometimes come loose in the air fryer as the hot air circulates quickly. You may want to do this if you are using dry fillings or not a lot of cheese. Flip your quesadilla. Make sure to flip your quesadilla halfway through cooking so that it cooks evenly and gets crispy on both sides.
Air Fryer Quesadilla Variations
Mix up the veggies. Use your favorite vegetables in these quesadillas, like zucchini, black olives, tomatoes, sweetcorn, etc. Add some heat. Add some red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to your veggies before putting them in the tortillas. Try different seasonings. Try a different seasoning like Italian herbs with oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. Change the cheese. Serve topped with some parmesan or mozzarella cheese. Add protein. I love quesadillas with meats. Try this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, Alfredo Chicken Quesadillas, or use this Instant Pot Taco Ground Beef recipe. They also taste great with refried beans!
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these air fryer quesadillas with my Easy Homemade Salsa, or this Fresh Taco Dip for a fuller meal. Sometimes I make quesadillas and slice them up to serve with sour cream as a snack or as part of a party table spread.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes to Try
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
How to Reheat Pizza in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Baked Potato
JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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