How do you fold a quesadilla for the air fryer?

Fold in half and secure with toothpicks, or use two tortillas stacked with filling between them.

Can you put a full-size quesadilla in the air fryer?

Depends on your basket size. Most fit an 8-inch tortilla folded in half.

What cheese melts best for quesadillas?

A blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar melts smoothly and has great flavor.

Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tortillas Flour tortillas (8 inch); 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup Shredded cheese; 2 tbsp Salsa; light coating Cooking spray

Air fry chicken quesadillas at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping at 4 minutes.

4.8(84 reviews)

Cook Temp

375°F

190°C

Total Time

minutes

Flip At

minutes

Servings

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

Crisp Score™

Crispiness

8/10

Effort

2/10

Mess

3/10

Ingredients

2 tortillasFlour tortillas (8 inch)
1 cupCooked shredded chicken
1 cupShredded cheese
2 tbspSalsa
light coatingCooking spray

Instructions

1
Layer chicken, cheese, and salsa on half of each tortilla. Fold in half.
2
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
3
Spray quesadilla lightly on both sides.
4
Place in the air fryer (use toothpicks to hold if needed).
5
Cook for 4 minutes, flip, cook 4 more minutes.
6
Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

28g

Protein

18g

Fat

28g

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla

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