Description
These crispy air-fryer chicken quesadillas bring together tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and fresh vegetables for a fast, family-friendly dinner that cooks in under ten minutes. The air fryer creates golden, crunchy tortillas with minimal oil and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Toss shredded chicken with salt, pepper, and optional taco seasoning in a small bowl.
3. Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle cheese over half its surface.
4. Top cheese with a portion of seasoned chicken and diced bell peppers, then add a light layer of cheese.
5. Fold the tortilla in half and lightly spray both sides with olive oil.
6. Place quesadilla in the air fryer basket, cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cheese is melted.
7. Remove from the air fryer, let rest for one minute, then slice into quarters and serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: air fry
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: crispy air fryer, chicken quesadillas, easy weeknight meals, healthy family dinner, quick air fryer recipes, simple chicken recipe