Air Fryer Breakfast Quesadilla
Ready in about 18 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
A crisp, golden quesadilla stuffed with scrambled egg, cheese and sausage. The air fryer presses the tortilla to a crunch while melting the cheese, no flipping in a hot pan required.
Ingredients
- 2 large tortillas
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- 80 g cheddar, grated
- 100 g cooked sausage or bacon
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F.
- 2Lay a tortilla down and top half with cheese, egg, sausage and onion.
- 3Fold over into a half-moon and brush lightly with oil.
- 4Cook for 4 minutes, then flip carefully.
- 5Cook for 3-5 minutes more until crisp and the filling reaches 71°C/160°F.
- 6Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
Tips for the best results
- Weigh the tortilla down with a small rack so it does not fly up.
- Do not overfill or it will burst open.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer breakfast quesadilla?+
Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 7-9 min, flip halfway.