Mash the avocado along with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Brush one side of one tortilla with olive oil and then flip so the oil is side down.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly on the pre-oiled tortilla and shake on hot sauce if desired.
Grate one hard-boiled egg on top of the mashed avocado and top evenly with the shredded cheese.
Place the second tortilla on top of the shredded cheese and brush the top of the tortilla with additional olive oil.
Place the quesadilla on a rack of an air fryer and cook for 4 minutes at 400-degrees. Remove the quesadilla, flip, and return it to the air fryer to cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Remove, cut into triangles, and enjoy!
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Notes
Oven method:Preheat oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit. Assemble the quesadilla as described above and bake on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through the baking process.Stovetop method:Assemble the quesadilla as described above. Heat a medium skillet to medium/high heat and then cook the quesadilla on each side for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.