Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Quesadillas
Really easy Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Quesadillas - a tasty air fried twist on a classic!
If you're looking for a quick and easy air fried lunch or snack! Look no further than these mouthwatering Air Fryer Quesadillas stuffed with ham and cheese!
Crispy on the outside with a melty, cheesy filling, these quesadillas are sure to become a quick snack favourite straight away!! Not only are they super tasty, but they're incredibly easy to make too!
Air fryer quesadillas make a great option for a quick tea-time recipe for the kids. Just serve them alongside a bowl of homemade soup and some fruit for dessert.
MAKING QUESADILLAS IN THE AIR FRYER IS A GOOD THING! HERE'S WHY!
Quick and easy! - Our air fryer quesadilla recipe is super easy to make and ridiculously easy to cook! And because we use a Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer we can cook two at once!
Add your favourite fillings - we've gone for basic ham and cheese filling, but you can add in extra ingredients and cook up your own quesadilla creation!
AIR FRYER HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS RECIPE
- Makes – 1 quesadilla (easy to make more)
- Prep Time – 1 minute
- Cook Time – 6-8 minutes
- Total Time – less than 10 minutes!
- Our Most Popular Alternative – Air Fryer Cheese And Ham Toastie
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air Fryer – we now use a Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer – the 9.5 litre two drawer cooking space is BRILLIANT when you’re cooking for a family or cook larger portions. Or just like to cook two different things on different settings at the same time!
- Tongs – just makes it easier to lift the food from the air fryer basket. I’d 100% recommend you get yourself a set of silicone tongs if you do a lot of air fry cooking. They just make it so much easier to flip and remove food, without burning your hands. Plus they don’t scratch the air fryer non-stick coating.
- Breadboard
- Tablespoon
- Cheese grater
- Sharp knife
- Two cocktail sticks
- Silicone pastry brush
- Air Fryer liners - if you prefer to have no mess to clean up
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INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
- Soft flour tortilla wrap - we use white wraps, but you can change this to wholegrain, corn wraps or seeded if you like.
- Ham - shredded ham or packet ham snipped into pieces with scissors
- Grated cheese - we like to use Cheddar in quesadillas, but you can just use your favourite
- Olive oil - you can swap this for a different oil like rapeseed or sunflower if you prefer, or even brush them with melted butter.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER QUESADILLAS
Step One - put the fillings into the quesadilla
- Take your quesadilla and place it on a board.
- Then add the grated cheese, scatter over the ham, then add more grated cheese on top, just add the fillings to one half of the wrap.
- Next fold the wrap in half and press it together (just press down with your hand, so the ingredients stick)
- Then brush both sides with olive oil, using a pastry brush. It's a good idea to secure the quesadilla together using a couple of cocktail sticks, so that the swirling air in the air fryer doesn't open it up as it cooks.
- Then place the quesadilla into the air fryer basket.
Step Two - air fry the quesadilla
- Set the air fryer to the air fry setting on 180C, and cook the quesadilla for around 3 minutes, then flip it over using the silicone tongs and continue to cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until it's turning golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step Three - serve the air fryer quesadilla
- Remove the quesadilla from the air fryer using tongs and then slice into 2 or 3 segments. Serve with your favourite quesadilla dips or side dishes.
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INGREDIENT ADD-INS
You can add any extras you like into your quesadilla, try diced bell peppers, jalapeños for a kick of heat, fried onions or just add a squirt of your favourite hot sauce.
WHAT TO EAT WITH AIR FRYER HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
- Roasted tomato salsa - shop bought or homemade
- Chunky guacamole - or just diced some avocado and sprinkle with crispy chillies
- Tomato and cucumber salad
- Tomato soup - great for a quick autumnal dinner for the kids
- Air fryer nachos
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TASTY TIPS FOR PERFECT AIR FRYER QUESADILLAS EVERY TIME!
Fillings - when you air fry, the air whirling around the air fryer can lift the quesadilla apart. You can fix this by either using a squashy filling (like refried beans) which holds the two sides of the quesadilla together. Or, securing the quesadilla with a cocktail stick whilst you cook it.
Love your leftovers - leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat them the next day - I like to eat them cold for breakfast straight from the fridge with a coffee, it's a bit like that whole cold pizza vibe.
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Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Quesadillas
Use the air fryer to cook up fantastic air fryer ham and cheese quesadillas in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 white tortilla wrap
- 30g Cheddar cheese - grated
- 25g sandwich ham - snipped into pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Take your quesadilla and place it on a board.
- Then add the grated cheese, scatter over the ham, then add more grated cheese on top, just add the fillings to one half of the wrap.
- Next fold the wrap in half and press it together (just press down with your hand, so the ingredients stick)
- Then brush both sides with olive oil, using a pastry brush. It’s a good idea to secure the quesadilla together using a couple of cocktail sticks, so that the swirling air in the air fryer doesn’t open it up as it cooks.
- Then place the quesadilla into the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to the air fry setting on 180C, and cook the quesadilla for around 3 minutes, then flip it over using the silicone tongs and continue to cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until it’s turning golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the air fryer using tongs and then slice into 2 or 3 segments. Serve with your favourite quesadilla dips or side dishes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 438Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 696mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 15g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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