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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla

This crispy air fryer chicken quesadilla combines shredded chicken, salsa, Monterey Jack, and flour tortillas. It is ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Quesadilla
Servings: 2
Author: Lee Funke

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 the air fryer to 400ºF and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and salsa.
    shredded chicken in a white bowl on a white surface.
  • Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread ½ cup of the chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla, then add ½ cup of shredded cheese to each. Fold the tortillas over and secure each folded edge with 4 toothpicks.
    a burrito filled with chicken and cheese on a white background.
  • Place the quesadillas in the air fryer in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry at 400ºF for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. The tortillas should be golden and crisp and the cheese should be melted.
    two tortillas in an air fryer on a white background.
  • Remove all toothpicks, then slice and serve immediately.
    an air fryer with two quesadillas in it.

Notes

  • Use two 8-inch flour tortillas. Corn tortillas fell apart during testing.
  • Any melty cheese works; Monterey Jack is our favorite.
  • Hamburger or refried black beans are filling ideas. Refried beans stay inside the tortilla better than whole beans.
  • Air-fryer models and basket sizes vary; cook in batches if the quesadillas do not fit in a single layer.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g