Easy Air Fryer Ham and Cheese (Print Format)

Ham, cheese and tortillas crisped golden in the air fryer for an easy, melty meal or snack in minutes.

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

02 - 8 slices ham

03 - 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese

04 - 1 tablespoon softened butter

# Steps:

01 - Stack tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 20 seconds. Chop the ham into small pieces. Place cheese, ham, and more cheese in the center of a tortilla. Fold the edges of the tortilla inward, then fold up through the middle to close. Repeat for the remaining tortillas. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F and set the timer for 5 minutes. Brush the tops of the folded tortillas with softened butter and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Press the cheese into the butter to ensure it sticks. Place the pockets seam side down into the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes, checking halfway through. Remove carefully and let cool before serving.

02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Warm tortillas by microwaving them on a plate covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds. Chop the ham into small pieces. Lay a tortilla flat and add ¼ cup shredded cheese to the center, followed by the ham and more cheese. Fold the outer edges inward, then fold up through the middle to close. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Spread softened butter over the tops of the wraps, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top, pressing it into the butter. Place the pockets seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven, let cool, and serve.

03 - Prepare the ham and cheese pockets as directed but do not cook. Wrap each pocket individually in parchment paper and store in an airtight freezer bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To cook, remove parchment paper and cook in an air fryer seam side down for 5-7 minutes at 380°F until the cheese on top melts, or bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 400°F.

04 - Prepare but do not cook the ham and cheese pockets. Place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To cook from frozen, place the pockets seam side down in an air fryer at 380°F for 5-7 minutes until melted and bubbly.

# Tips:

01 - Warm tortillas before folding to prevent cracking.

02 - Press shredded cheese into the butter on top of the wraps to prevent it from flying around in the air fryer.

03 - Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer’s model and capacity.

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