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Bean and Cheese Air Fryer Quesadillas

Published: Sep 23, 2021 · Last Updated: Jun 2, 2025 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bean and cheese quesadillas cook up so easily in the air fryer! This is a quick and easy recipe that makes crispy quesadillas for a delicious lunch or dinner. These air fryer quesadillas are vegetarian, though you can always add meat if you like!

quesadillas on a plate with lime wedges and salsas on the side

Sure, you can make quesadillas on the stove. But quesadillas in the air fryer don't require any flipping and I like them even better than the kind I'd make in a pan.

Also, these are a great way to use up leftovers! Leftover steak? Cut it up and throw it in! Leftover veggies? Toss those in too! Just know that some stuff you may want to precook before adding to your quesadilla.

How to make air fryer quesadillas

First, brush one side of the tortilla with a bit of oil (for crispy quesadillas). Then, take your tortillas (oil side down) and place your cheese and beans on half of each tortilla. I prefer to add cheese, then beans, and then sprinkle a little more cheese on before folding over the tortillas.

Fold over the tortillas and place into the air fryer basket.

uncooked quesadilla in air fryer basket

Place something on the top of the tortillas so they don't fly open in the air fryer. I used the metal trivet from my Instant Pot for this!

Air fry for 4 minutes at 400 degrees. Check frequently for doneness. Depending on your air fryer and tortillas, you may need more or less time. I like to let mine sit in the air fryer for a minute before removing.

cooked quesadilla in air fryer basket

Next, remove quesadillas from the air fryer and let rest on a cutting board for a couple of minutes before slicing with a knife or pizza cutter. Serve with your favorite salsa and/or lime wedges for squeezing over the quesadillas. HIGHLY recommend the lime! So good!

quesadillas from up front with salsa in the background

Customization ideas

The quesadillas I made were black bean and cheese, but these can be customized with so many flavors! Here's a few ideas:

  • Swap out the beans for some steak, chicken, or even pulled pork.
  • Add cooked veggies like diced peppers and onions, or add raw veggies like tomatoes and spinach.
  • Use refried beans instead of whole beans (I do this all the time, and it's DELICIOUS). Don't want to use black beans? Check out these substitutes for black beans.
quesadillas on a plate

Cooking tips

  • I like to do one tortilla per quesadilla and fold it in half, rather than doing two tortillas per quesadilla. See what I mean in the instructions below! I have found that helps minimize filling coming out of the quesadilla while it cooks.
  • You will likely need to place something on top of the tortilla for the first several minutes of cooking, otherwise the top of the tortilla will fly up due to the air flow in the air fryer. You can place any oven-safe item on top of your quesadilla or even use toothpicks to hold it together.
  • If you want a slightly crispier quesadilla (like me), brush a bit of oil onto the outside of your tortilla before cooking. If you want to keep your quesadilla on the softer side, don't use oil.
  • All air fryers cook differently! Always check your quesadilla to make sure it's done to your liking.

Looking for more air fryer recipes?

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quesadillas on a plate with lime wedges
quesadillas on a plate with lime wedges

Air Fryer Quesadillas

Recipe by Aimee
Bean and cheese quesadillas cook up so easily in the air fryer! This is a quick and easy recipe that gives you crispy quesadillas for a delicious lunch or dinner.
4.67 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Resting time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 11 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tortillas flour
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 ounces shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup black beans cooked

Instructions
 

  • Take each tortilla and brush one side with oil. Place the tortilla on a cutting board, oil side down. On half of the tortilla place cheese, beans, and then a little more cheese.
  • Fold over the tortilla and place into the air fryer basket. Repeat with the other tortilla. Place something air fryer-safe on top of the tortillas to keep them from flying open in the air fryer.
  • Air fry each quesadilla for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F. Let stand for 1 minute in the air fryer, then remove and place on a cutting board. Let stand for another minute or two, and slice with a knife or pizza cutter.
  • Serve with salsa and fresh lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

  • I like to do one tortilla per quesadilla and fold it in half, rather than doing two tortillas per quesadilla.
  • You will likely need to place something on top of the tortilla for the first several minutes of cooking, otherwise the top of the tortilla will fly up due to the air flow in the air fryer. You can place any oven-safe item on top of your quesadilla or even use toothpicks to hold it together.
  • If you want a slightly crispier quesadilla (like me), brush a bit of oil onto the outside of your tortilla before cooking. If you want to keep your quesadilla on the softer side, don't use oil.
  • All air fryers cook differently! Always check your quesadilla to make sure it's done to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 768mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 386IUCalcium: 362mgIron: 3mg

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  1. beth

    September 14, 2023 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Had this for breakfast this morning! It was great! Will do again for sure!
    Thanks for a tasty recipe and a super site!

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