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September 16, 2025
Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Air fryer chicken quesadillas transform leftover shredded chicken and cheese into crispy, golden perfection with minimal effort and maximum convenience. This simple preparation method creates restaurant-quality quesadillas with evenly melted cheese and perfectly crispy tortillas in just minutes. The air fryer ensures consistent results while eliminating the need for multiple pans and constant monitoring.
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.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 quesadillas
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Ingredients
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 622 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| 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.
