Air Fryer Cheese and Chorizo Quesadillas

Some evenings call for food that’s bold and uncomplicated. These quesadillas crisp up in the air fryer while the cheese melts into the chorizo, giving you a lot of flavour for very little work.

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

7 minutes

Cook Time

6–8 minutes

Total Time

About 15 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

4 medium flour tortillas
120 g / 4 oz chorizo, finely chopped
150 g / 1½ cups grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Place the chorizo in a small bowl and mix it with the smoked paprika.
Lay two tortillas flat and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over each one.
Scatter the chorizo on top of the cheese.
Cover with the remaining cheese and place the second tortilla clearly on top.
Brush the outside lightly with olive oil.
Place the quesadillas into the air fryer basket.
Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 3–4 minutes.
Carefully flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until crisp and well browned.
Rest briefly, then cut into wedges.

Variations (changed perspective)

If you’re working with leftovers, this is flexible. Add a handful of cooked vegetables, swap the cheese, or use leftover sausage — as long as it melts and crisps, it works.

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