Creamy Air Fryer Avocado and Black Bean Quesadilla
This quesadilla is a quick and easy way to get your avocado and black bean fix. The air fryer cooks the tortilla to perfection, giving it a crispy exterior and a gooey, melted interior. The avocado and black beans add a creamy and savory flavor, while the red onion and cilantro add a bit of freshness and spice. This quesadilla is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking.
The quesadilla is a Mexican dish that is made with a tortilla that is filled with cheese and other ingredients, and then folded in half and cooked. Quesadillas can be made with a variety of different fillings, including meat, vegetables, and cheese. The air fryer quesadilla is a relatively new take on the classic dish. By cooking the quesadilla in the air fryer, you can get a crispy exterior and a gooey, melted interior without having to deep fry it. This makes the air fryer quesadilla a healthier and more convenient option than the traditional deep-fried quesadilla.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 4 | Serves: 1
Ingredients
1 large whole wheat tortilla
1/4 cup mashed avocado
1/4 cup cooked black beans
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Lay the tortilla in the air fryer basket.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the tortilla.
Top with the black beans, cheddar cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spray the tortilla with olive oil.
Fold the tortilla in half and place it back in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Why It Works
The air fryer cooks the tortilla to perfection, giving it a crispy exterior and a gooey, melted interior.
The avocado and black beans add a creamy and savory flavor, while the red onion and cilantro add a bit of freshness and spice.
This quesadilla is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking.
Using the air fryer to cook the quesadilla is a healthier and more convenient option than deep frying it.