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Golden brown Air Fryer Quesadillas filled with melted cheese and chicken on a white plate.

crispy air fryer chicken quesadillas in minutes


  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

These air fryer chicken quesadillas are ready in under 20 minutes, delivering a crispy exterior and gooey cheese with minimal oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

    2. Season the shredded chicken with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    3. Place one tortilla on a flat surface, sprinkle half the cheese, add seasoned chicken, then top with remaining cheese and second tortilla.

    4. Lightly spray both sides of the assembled quesadilla with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket.

    5. Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden and cheese is melted.

    6. Let rest for 1–2 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or guacamole.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: air fryer
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 2
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 18
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 20
    • Cholesterol: 60

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