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Air Fryer Smores Quesadilla – A Fast, Gooey Treat

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Flour tortillas 8-inch size works best
  • Chocolate chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar; milk or semi-sweet
  • Mini marshmallows or marshmallow creme
  • Butter melted; for brushing
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Optional add-ins: peanut butter Nutella, crushed graham crackers, sliced strawberries, sea salt
  • Nonstick spray for the air fryer basket, if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer. Set it to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. A warm basket helps the tortilla crisp quickly and melt the fillings evenly.
  • Prep the tortilla. Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board.
  • If you like a sweeter finish, stir together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add chocolate. Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of chocolate chips (or a thin layer of chopped chocolate) over half the tortilla, leaving a small border at the edge so the filling doesn’t ooze out too much.
  • Add marshmallows. Scatter a small handful of mini marshmallows over the chocolate. If using marshmallow creme, spread a thin layer to avoid excess leakage.
  • Optional extras. For a richer twist, add 1–2 teaspoons of peanut butter or Nutella on the other half. For crunch, sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the marshmallows.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt can balance the sweetness.
  • Fold. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon, pressing the edges gently to seal.
  • Brush with butter. Lightly brush the top of the folded tortilla with melted butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a churro-like crust. Flip and repeat on the other side if you want both sides sweet and crisp.
  • Air fry. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray if sticking is a concern.
  • Place the quesadilla in the basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway. It’s done when the exterior is golden and crisp and you can see a bit of melty filling at the seam.
  • Cool briefly. Let it rest for 1–2 minutes.
  • This helps the filling set slightly so it doesn’t spill out when you cut it.
  • Slice and serve. Cut into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm. For extra flair, drizzle with chocolate sauce, caramel, or a dusting of powdered sugar.