The air fryer quesadilla is a Mexican-American evolution of the tortilla and cheese snack without a griddle or fryer. Achieves crunchy texture impossible in microwave. It is a quick dinner popular in homes in the American Southwest.
Mexican
Quesadilla crujiente air fryer
Crispy air fryer quesadilla from Mexico: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- Mexico
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
- lactosa
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 385 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 580 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Crispy air fryer quesadilla is a preparation from Mexico with easy difficulty. Reserve about 18 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 large wheat pancakes.
- Have ready: 300 g of Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g shredded cooked chicken.
- Have ready: Red pepper.
- Have ready: Onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Fill half of each pancake with cheese
Fill half of each pancake with cheese, chicken, pepper and onion.
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Fold and press edges; spray oil on both sides
Fold and press edges; Drizzle oil on both sides.
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Cook in air fryer at 190 C for 4 minutes
Cook in air fryer at 190 C for 4 minutes, flip, 4 more minutes.
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The cheese should melt and the pancake should be crispy.
The cheese should melt and the pancake should be crispy.
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Cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
Cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
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Serve with sauce
Serve with sauce, cream and cilantro.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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