Whether it’s a rushed weekday morning or a lazy Saturday, I’m probably making eggs for breakfast and this particular egg dish is one I’m just as likely to make for either. Tender, fluffy scrambled eggs, crunchy bacon, and creamy, melty cheese are folded into crisp flour tortillas. It’s not fussy or fancy, but it’s so satisfying and easy to make, too.
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This dish is also a great use of the air fryer. You can get that enticing crispy, golden crust on the tortillas without having to stand over a skillet. If it’s a Tuesday you may need that time to run a comb through your hair or find your other shoe. If it’s a Saturday, you can spend it lounging on the sofa sipping your coffee.
Why you'll love this dish
The air fryer breakfast quesadilla is simple and quick, but also totally satisfying. Here are a few reasons I love it:
- A great way to use your air fryer: Air frying this quesadilla makes it perfectly crisps the outside while keeping the inside moist and delicious.
- Quick to make: With a total prep and cook time of under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for any morning.
- Highly customizable: You can use whatever type of cheese you love, add salsa or pickled jalapeños, or swap the bacon for soy-based chorizo.
- Convenient: The air fryer does most of the work, minimizing cleanup and fuss.
Ingredients you need
The ingredients for this breakfast are simple and delightfully few:
- Eggs: The true headliners, delivering protein and lending a rich texture to your dish.
- Salt: Obviously.
- Chopped chives: They add a touch of freshness and a pop of color. If you don’t have chives, use green onions instead.
- Spray oil: This is your secret to a non-stick experience in the air fryer basket. Choose a spray oil without accelerants as they can damage the coating on your air fryer basket.
- Flour tortillas: If you avoid gluten, you can substitute corn tortillas.
- Shredded cheese: It's all about the melt, and a mix here can give you both flavor and ooey-gooey texture. Try a combination like cheddar and mozzarella for that perfect stretch.
- Garlic powder: For nice, garlicky flavor.
- Bacon: Introduces a smoky crunch. You can leave it out or use vegetarian bacon instead.
- Hot sauce: For people (like me) who love a kick of heat with their eggs.
How to make it
Creating this dish is straightforward, with the air fryer doing the heavy lifting. Here’s how:
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- Whisk the eggs and salt together until well combined and then cook them gently in a skillet.
- Assemble the quesadilla in the air fryer, starting with a tortilla, then layering on cheese, the egg mixture, bacon, and a final sprinkle of cheese.
- Cook until golden and crispy, flipping once to ensure even crispiness on both sides.
- Serve hot, cutting each quesadilla into wedges for easy eating.
What to serve with it
Pairing your breakfast quesadilla with the right side can turn it into a fuller meal. Consider:
- A side of avocado or guacamole for some creamy richness.
- A fresh fruit salad to add sweetness and balance the savory notes.
- A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a cool, tangy contrast.
Other ways to use scrambled eggs
The simplicity of scrambled eggs makes them a staple in various dishes. Here are a few other ways to enjoy scrambled eggs:
- Egg muffins: Packed with veggies and cheese and baked in a muffin tin for a portable breakfast option.
- Breakfast burritos: Filled with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, and your choice of meat, wrapped in a tortilla.
- Breakfast tacos: Scrambled eggs and melted cheese folded into soft corn tortillas and topped with salsa.
Air Fryer Breakfast Quesadillas
Robin Donovan
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Spray oil see note
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 strips of cooked bacon broken into bits
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, and the salt, and whisk until the yolks are broken and the whites and yolks are combined.
- Spray a skillet with oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the eggs and push them around the skillet continually with a silicone spatula. Just before they are done, add the chives and remove from the heat as soon as the eggs are fluffy and just cooked through.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and lay one tortilla in the basket.
- Add most of a ½ cup of cheese to the tortilla and spread across the surface leaving a ½-inch border.
- Add half of the eggs on top of the cheese, then add half of the bacon. Add hot sauce, if desired, and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of the garlic powder on top.
- Top with the cheese reserved from the ½ cup, then place another tortilla on top.
- Spray the tortilla with oil and cook for 4 minutes at 400 F. Gently flip the quesadilla and cook for 4 more minutes until both sides of the quesadilla are toasted and crispy.
- Remove the quesadilla and cut into 4 wedges.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make the second quesadilla.
