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Joe Rooney

Air Fryer Quesadilla Recipe You Will Love

Whip up a delicious and easy Air Fryer Quesadilla that is perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer. This Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla features shredded chicken, salsa, and melted Monterey Jack cheese all crispy in just 20 minutes. You'll love how simple and flavorful this recipe is!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • Salsa (for topping)
  • Sour cream (for topping)
  • Guacamole (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with your sauce of choice.
  3. Lay the tortillas flat. Spread ½ cup of the chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla.
  4. Top the chicken with ½ cup of shredded cheese on each tortilla.
  5. Fold each tortilla in half and secure edges with 4 toothpicks.
  6. Place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Air fry for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
  8. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Notes

  • Do not use corn tortillas as they tend to fall apart. Any melty cheese works well, but Monterey Jack is preferred. You can substitute hamburger or refried black beans for chicken. Refried beans are recommended over whole beans to prevent spilling.