This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy!
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! hand holding quesadilla.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-06-683x1024.jpg)
30 Min Meal –> Air Fryer Quesadillas
Is there anything better than a quick and easy dinner idea? You are going to love this air fryer quesadilla recipe.
This meal is made with shredded chicken, salsa, and cheese, making it the ultimate after-school snack or kid dinner. Heck, they could even prepare it themselves!
Why you’ll love it!
- Kid-friendly
- 4-Ingredients
- Protein-packed
- Ready in < 30-Minutes
- Cheesy (duh!)
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! ingredients on countertop.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-14-683x1024.jpg)
4-Ingredients
4 ingredients are all you need in order to make this chicken quesadilla in the air fryer. Let’s check it out!
- Shredded chicken: you can either use shredded or diced chicken. Feel free to use store-bought or make your own shredded chicken.
- Salsa: salsa is used to flavor the chicken — super simple. The spicier your salsa, the spicier the quesadilla will be.
- Shredded cheese: we’re choosing to use shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, but you can also use a Mexican blend, cheddar cheese, or pepper Jack.
- Flour tortilla: we found that flour tortillas work the best when making quesadillas.
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Try it!
Mexican Corn Salad
Serve your air fryer chicken quesadilla with this delicious Mexican street corn salad!
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! shredded chicken and salsa in bowl.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-13-683x1024.jpg)
How to Make Quesadilla in Air Fryer
Flavor Chicken
First, combine the shredded chicken with the salsa.
Assemble Quesadilla
Next, assemble the quesadilla. Lay the tortilla on a flat surface. Then, spread 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture on one side of the tortilla and then top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over and secure it with 4 toothpicks.
Air Fry
Place quesadilla in air fryer and then spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry it at 400ºF for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve
Let the quesadilla cool for a few minutes and then slice and serve with your favorite toppings.
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! chicken and cheese on tortilla.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-11-683x1024.jpg)
Variations
Cheese: skip the protein and use just shredded cheese. We suggest upping the cheese by around 1/2 cup.
Shredded Pork: swap the shredded chicken for a simple shredded pork recipe or even carnitas.
Shredded/Ground Beef: swap the chicken for fall-off-the-bone shredded beef. Heck, you could even use homemade beef taco meat!
Topping Ideas
- Salsa
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Sour cream
- Homemade guacamole
- Hot sauce
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! chicken and cheese quesadilla in air fryer.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-08-683x1024.jpg)
Storage
Store leftover quesadilla in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat: air fry at 400ºF for 2 minutes.
![This air fryer quesadilla recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy! quesadilla on plate.](https://cheeseknees.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Air-Fryer-Quesadilla-04-683x1024.jpg)
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Air Fryer Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 4 oz. shredded chicken ~1 cup
- ¼ cup salsa or sauce of choice
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
- 4 oz. shredded monterey jack ~1 cup
Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with your sauce of choice.
- To assemble the quesadillas lay the tortillas onto a flat surface. Spread ½ cup of the chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla. Next add ½ cup of the shredded cheese on top of the chicken. Fold over the tortilla and secure the edges with 4 toothpicks.
- Place the quesadilla in the air fryer and then lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- We do not recommend using corn tortillas. We tested this recipe using corn tortillas but they kept falling apart.
- Any melty cheese would work here, but I like Monterey Jack.
- Hamburger or refried black beans can easily be subbed. We would suggest refried beans over regular beans as regular beans would just fall out.