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Air Fryer Quesadilla - The Cheese Knees

Delicious Air Fryer Quesadilla Recipe for Quick Meals

This Air Fryer Quesadilla is a quick and tasty meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 quesadilla
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 514
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10 inch whole grain tortilla
  • ½ cup cheese, shredded more if needed
  • ¾ cup spinach
  • ⅓ cup shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup diced bell peppers optional
  • ½ cup smashed black beans optional
  • ½ cup sweet potatoes optional
  • 2 tablespoons corn optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
  2. Lightly brush olive oil onto one side of the tortilla (or spray with olive oil cooking spray).
  3. In the basket of your air fryer, place the tortilla, oil side down.
  4. Spread a layer of half of the shredded cheese, top with spinach and chicken, and finish with the remaining half of the cheese.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half, creating a quesadilla.
  6. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping the quesadilla halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are evenly cooked.
  7. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt).

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize filling with leftover veggies, different proteins, or spices like cumin and chili powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the air fryer.

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