Step 1: Prepare the Tortillas
- Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over one half of each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
Step 2: Add the Fillings
- Sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Add another light layer of mozzarella cheese to help hold everything together.
Step 3: Fold
- Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- Gently press the edges together.
Step 4: Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush both sides of the quesadillas with melted butter or spray with cooking oil.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes, then carefully flip.
- Cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 5: Slice
- Remove the quesadillas from the air fryer.
- Let them cool for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Step 6: Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic butter for dipping.
Optional Fillings
- Cooked Italian sausage
- Ham
- Bacon crumbles
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Black olives
- Onions
- Jalapeños
- Spinach
- Pineapple
Tips
- Don’t overfill the tortillas, or the cheese may leak during cooking.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- For extra crispy quesadillas, lightly butter the tortillas before air frying.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Enjoy these crispy, cheesy Air Fryer Pizza Quesadillas—a quick and delicious meal that’s even better than frozen pizza snacks! 🍕🧀🌮