Cheese Chorizo Quesadillas
Crispy air fryer quesadillas filled with melted cheddar, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, fresh herbs and chilli. Quick to prepare and perfect served with fresh lime wedges.
Equipment
- Air fryer basket
- Knife
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tomatoes medium and finely chopped
- 150 g chorizo finely chopped
- ½ bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 red chilli long and finely chopped, deseeded if preferred
- 8 green onions finely sliced
- 1 lime juiced
- 8 flour tortillas large
- Lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Combine the cheddar cheese, tomatoes, chorizo, parsley, red chilli, green onions and lime juice in a large bowl.
- Spoon the filling over one half of each tortilla, then fold the other half over to enclose the filling. Press firmly so the filling reaches the edges without spilling out.
- Arrange the quesadillas in the air fryer basket, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- Place a heatproof utensil on top to prevent the tortillas from opening during cooking.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Advice
Serve the Cheese Chorizo Quesadillas immediately while the tortillas are crisp and the cheddar is still melted. Fresh lime wedges provide a bright contrast to the rich filling. Serve them as Fingerfood or combine them with a fresh tomato salad for a more substantial Lunch.Storage Advice
Allow leftover quesadillas to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the air fryer until thoroughly hot and crisp again. Avoid microwaving when possible, as this can soften the tortillas. Browse our Store Food recipes for more storage-friendly dishes.Wine Advice
A fresh Verdejo pairs well with these quesadillas. Its fresh character works nicely with the lime, chilli and herbs while providing a refreshing contrast to the rich cheddar and spicy chorizo.Nutrition values
Serving: 2 quesadillas | Calories: 675 kcal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 18 g | Sodium: 1450 mg | Sugar: 6 g