Crispy Tomato Quesadillas
Crispy Tomato Quesadillas combine golden flour tortillas with juicy tomatoes and melted cheese. Prepared quickly in the air fryer, they make an easy vegetarian lunch, appetizer, or family-friendly snack.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes drained
- Olive oil spray
- Optional Fillings
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup drained black beans
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes.
- Place 4 tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Divide the shredded cheese evenly among the tortillas.
- Leave a small border around the edge of each tortilla.
- Distribute the drained tomatoes evenly over the cheese.
- Add any optional fillings if desired.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top.
- Press the quesadillas gently to secure the fillings.
- Lightly coat both sides with olive oil spray.
- Place one quesadilla in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Turn carefully halfway through cooking.
- Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Transfer each quesadilla to a cutting board.
- Rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
- Serve warm with salsa or another dipping sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the quesadillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or a fresh tomato salad. Add Mexican rice or black beans for a more substantial meal. Browse our Mexican recipes, Dip recipes, and Sauce recipes for suitable accompaniments.Recipe Notes
Drain the diced tomatoes thoroughly because excess moisture can make the tortillas soft. Cook the quesadillas individually unless the basket is large enough to hold more without overlapping. Check the top tortilla during cooking because strong airflow can sometimes lift its edges.Variations
Add cooked chicken, black beans, bell peppers, onions, corn, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro. Cheddar creates a stronger flavor, while Monterey Jack melts especially smoothly. Find more ideas in our Cheese recipes and Quick Dinner recipes.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the tomatoes and balances the melted cheese. A light, fruit-forward Garnacha is a suitable red-wine alternative.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 quesadilla | Calories: 413 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 19 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Sodium: 680 mg | Sugar: 4 g