Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
A quick and easy Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla with shredded chicken, salsa, cheese, and flour tortillas, crispy and flavorful in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1 cup shredded chicken
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Mexican blend, cheddar, or pepper Jack)
2 flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with salsa, mixing well.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat and spread half the chicken mixture over one half.
- Sprinkle half the shredded cheese over the chicken.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Use toothpicks to secure the edges.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with nonstick spray.
- Place the quesadilla in the basket and air fry for 6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove, discard toothpicks, let cool a few minutes, then slice and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: omit chicken, add sautéed vegetables and extra cheese.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
- Substitute chicken with pork, beef, or tofu.
- Try different cheese blends like pepper jack or cheddar-mozzarella.
- Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Can freeze assembled quesadillas up to 3 months; air fry frozen at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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