Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Quesadilla Recipes Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo 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. By Brenda Venable Published on May 28, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 quesadillas Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas 2 cups grated cheese (see Note) 16 wooden toothpicks olive oil cooking spray Directions 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. 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. 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. 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. Cook’s Note Use cheese that melts easily, or a combination of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Pepper-Jack. Queso asadero may also be used. For best results, buy bulk cheese and grate at home. Pre-grated cheese may have an anti-caking agent that may cause the cheese not to melt smoothly. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 622 Calories 30g Fat 50g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 622 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 13g 67% Cholesterol 107mg 36% Sodium 846mg 37% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 0g Protein 37g 75% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 450mg 35% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 333mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.