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Air Fryer Tuna Quesadillas

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 oz.) cans or pouches of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 1 medium kosher dill pickle spear, diced (about ¼ cup)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • Olive oil or avocado spray
  • Salsa, hot sauce, guacamole, Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, pickle, mayonnaise, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Mix to combine well.
  2. Spray air fryer basket insert with olive oil or avocado oil. Place one tortilla in basket, then add ¼ cup of the Monterey Jack cheese on half of the tortilla, top with ¼ tuna mixture, then top with ¼ cup of the cheddar cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Spray lightly with oil. Repeat with a second tortilla.
  3. Cook at 350°F for 4 minutes or until the quesadilla is crispy and golden. Flip, and cook for another 4 minutes. (If tortilla has lifted away from the fillings, press it back down with a spatula.) Remove and place on plate.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining two tortillas, tuna mixture and cheese.
  5. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Recommended Equipment: Air fryer, bowl, fork to mix, spatula, cutting board, knife

  • Author: Dish on Fish
  • Category: Tuna