Description
A simple and flavorful cheese quesadilla made using an air fryer or stovetop, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-inch) tortilla
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt completely.
- Place the tortilla in the buttered skillet, coating one side evenly.
- Sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla.
- Cook until the cheese starts to melt (about 1-2 minutes).
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half using a spatula.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- For air fryer option: Brush the outside with butter, fold with cheese inside, secure with a toothpick, and air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
For a crispier texture, consider cooking in a panini press. Use fresh tortillas for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg