Crispy Quesadilla Triangle from the air fryer with black beans, corn, cheese and tomato salsa
Mexican inspired Recipe

Air Fryer Quesadillas

A dry bean filling and grated cheese hold the crescents together. Wood skewers secure the edges against the strong airflow.

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Total time 27 min
Calories 465 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Crispy tortillas with bean-cheese filling

Light tortillas can lift up in the air fryer and approach the heating element. Fix each crescent with a short wooden skewer or a suitable metal grid of your device. Count the skewers before serving and remove them completely. A compact, non-wet filling prevents leaking cheese.

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Recipe

Air Fryer Quesadillas

Quesadillas with black beans, corn and cheese are crispy on the outside in the air fryer when the tortillas are securely folded and thinly oiled.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Mix filling

    Mix beans dry and coarsely crushed. Mix with corn, spring onions, cumin and peppers.

  2. 2

    Supporting tortillas

    Spread on one half some cheese, a quarter of the bean mixture and cheese again. Leave 2 cm of edge free.

  3. 3

    Fold and secure

    Fold free half over and press slightly. Close each crescent with a short wooden spear securely.

  4. 4

    Preheating

    Preheat air fryer to 180 °C. Spread Quesadillas very thinly on the outside with oil.

  5. 5

    Cook on both sides

    Cook one to two pieces for 3 to 4 minutes depending on the size of the basket, turn and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove skewers

    Leave Quesadillas to rest for 2 minutes, pull out all wooden skewers completely and cut into triangles. Serve with salsa and lime.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air Fryer Quesadillas

Fix Tortilla Safely

The airflow can lift light edges. Place short wooden skewers far away from the heating element and count later.

Keep filling dry

Drain beans and corn well. watery salsa only belongs to the serving, not to the quesadilla.

Cheese as glue

A thin layer of cheese under and over the beans combines filling and tortilla while melting.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Add 160 g of fully cooked, plucked chicken and reduce the amount of beans to 120 g.

Add a finely diced, pre-cooked paprika half. It must be cooled and as dry as possible.

Nutrition per serving

465kcal
54.0 gCarbohydrates
20.0 gProtein
19.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air Fryer Quesadillas

Depending on the filling quantity, turn gently for about 5 to 7 minutes at 180 °C. After half.

The strong airflow raises unsecured edges. Fix with short wooden skewers or a suitable device grid.

Prepare filling, but put together tortillas just before cooking, so that they do not become soft.

Well-melting grated cheese such as cheddar, gouda or a mixture keeps the filling together.

Heat for about 3 to 4 minutes at 170 °C. Before eating, check if the filling is hot to the middle.

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