Air Fryer Breakfast Quesadillas
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian (option mentioned)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons bell peppers, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a small non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly scramble the beaten eggs with salt, pepper, and the diced bell peppers until they are just set. Do not overcook them, as they will continue to heat up inside the air fryer. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a portion of the cheese. Layer the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, and green onions on top of the cheese. Finish with another layer of cheese to help “glue” the tortilla shut.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press down firmly. If your air fryer fan is very strong, you can secure the edges with a toothpick to prevent the tortilla from opening during the cooking process.
- Lightly spray both sides of the quesadillas with cooking oil. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 370°F (185°C) for 4 minutes. Flip the quesadillas carefully and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the outside is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the quesadillas from the air fryer. Let them rest for one minute so the cheese can set slightly. Slice each half-moon into three wedges using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.