Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick & Crispy 5-Minute Air Fryer Quesadilla, a delectable dish that combines gooey melted cheese and savory fillings, all enveloped in a perfectly crisp tortilla. Ideal for busy evenings or casual get-togethers, this recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite proteins and vegetables for endless variations. In just five minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it with fresh salsa or creamy dips for an added touch of flavor. Enjoy this delicious and healthy option today!
Ingredients
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- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Mexican cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and chopped chicken breast
- 1/4 small bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/8 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for about 5 minutes.
- Place both tortillas on a flat surface. Spread salsa on one half of one tortilla.
- Layer mozzarella, Mexican cheese, chicken, bell pepper, and onion on the same half.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling and press down gently.
- Brush the top of the quesadilla with melted butter.
- Cook in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into four equal pieces and serving.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg