This air fryer pizza quesadilla is a kid friendly recipe that’s quick and super easy to make! Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, snack, or an appetizer. You can’t go wrong! Dip this in pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Only 5 minutes in the air fryer. Now that’s fast!
- Simple ingredients. This recipe has only 6 ingredients!
- Easy to make. This quesadilla requires minimal prep.
Easy Air Fryer Pizza Quesadilla Recipe Video:
Q&A:
I tested this recipe using both olive oil and then butter. After a taste test around the house, we decided that butter tasted the best on this quesadilla. However, you can use whichever you prefer.
Yes. If you prefer to use low carb tortillas, then go ahead and use low carb.
If your air fryer has a powerful fan, try further securing the top tortilla by placing toothpicks through the top and bottom tortillas. You can also try placing a wire rack on top of the quesadilla once you place it in your air fryer.
If you would like the quesadilla to get crispy on the bottom, you will need to carefully flip the quesadilla and cook it for an additional minute.
What To Serve With Pizza Quesadillas:
Pair this pizza quesadilla with one or two of the foods below to make it a full meal:
- Air fryer broccoli
- Crinkle fries
- Green beans with bacon
- Brussels sprouts with bacon
- Salad
- Garlic Bread
- Roasted vegetables
- Pasta salad
- Chicken wings
- Fruit
- Soup
Dipping Sauces:
This quesadilla tastes amazing dipped in pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or my quick sriracha aioli or spicy garlic aioli.
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
- Large Spatula
- Basting Brush
Ingredients:
- 8 Inch Flour Tortillas
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Pepperoni
- Pizza Sauce
- Italian Seasoning
- Melted Butter
Recipe Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 5 minutes.
2. Lay two tortillas side by side. Spread pizza sauce onto one tortilla. Add the mozzarella cheese topped with the pepperoni slices and Italian seasoning to the other tortilla.
3. Place the tortilla with the sauce on top of the tortilla with the cheese and pepperoni. Press down on the quesadilla to secure the top tortilla in place. This will help ensure that your top tortilla doesn't fly around in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer has a powerful fan, try further securing the top tortilla by placing toothpicks through the top and bottom tortillas. You can also try placing a wire rack on top of the quesadilla once you place it in your air fryer.
4. Brush the top of the quesadilla evenly with the melted butter using a basting brush.
5. Using a large spatula, place the pizza quesadilla into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Be sure to check it halfway through.
6. Remove the pizza quesadilla from the air fryer. Let cool. Cut into fourths and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Variations:
- Try using different fillings like cooked chicken, cooked sausage, or cooked ham pieces.
- You can use olive instead of butter if you’d like.
- Gluten free and low carb tortillas can be used as well.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-2 minutes.
Pro Tips:
- If your air fryer has a powerful fan, try further securing the top tortilla by placing toothpicks through the top and bottom tortillas. You can also try placing a wire rack on top of the quesadilla once you place it in your air fryer.
- If you would like the quesadilla to get crispy on the bottom, you will need to carefully flip the quesadilla and cook it for an additional minute.
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Easy Air Fryer Pizza Quesadilla
Equipment
- Large Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon pizza sauce
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Lay two tortillas side by side. Spread pizza sauce onto one tortilla. Add the mozzarella cheese topped with the pepperoni slices and Italian seasoning to the other tortilla.
- Place the tortilla with the sauce on top of the tortilla with the cheese and pepperoni. Press down on the quesadilla to secure the top tortilla in place. This will help ensure that your top tortilla doesn't fly around in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer has a powerful fan, try further securing the top tortilla by placing toothpicks through the top and bottom tortillas. You can also try placing a wire rack on top of the quesadilla once you place it in your air fryer.
- Brush the top of the quesadilla evenly with the melted butter using a basting brush.
- Using a large spatula, place the pizza quesadilla into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Be sure to check it halfway through.
- Remove the pizza quesadilla from the air fryer. Let cool. Cut into fourths and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Cassie says
This is so good! I can’t believe I never thought to do this! My kids love these. I did end up flipping mine over to get it crispy on the other side, like you recommended . The ones I made for my kids I didn't bother flipping them because they like them either way.