These air fryer chicken quesadillas are so easy to make—using cooked, shredded chicken, and melty cheese in a folded tortilla, and air frying, they're even easier than quesadillas usually are. This recipe was developed for a 5.3-quart, basket-style air fryer, so if yours is different, expect different cook times. Top with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro sprigs, or any combination you like.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 8 flours tortillas , 8 inch
- 2 cups grated cheese , see Note
- 16 woodens toothpicks
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C), according to manufacturer's guidelines. Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a bowl.
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Place a tortilla on a work surface and cover half the tortilla with about 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Top with 2 tablespoons chicken mixture, then top with 2 additional tablespoons grated cheese.
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Fold tortilla in half and use wooden picks to hold the tortilla halves together. Spray both sides of the filled tortilla with olive oil spray.
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Air fry quesadillas in a single layer until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side. You may have to cook in batches. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
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