Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Get crispy, cheesy perfection in under 20 minutes with these Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas! Packed with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, they're perfect for quick lunch or busy weeknight dinner.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

6 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion diced
3/4 green bell pepper seeded, sliced into strips
3/4 red bell pepper seeded, sliced into strips
3/4 yellow bell pepper seeded, sliced into strips
1 1/2 cups corn (frozen) thawed
1 1/2 cups cheese shredded (Mexican blend or Monterey Jack)
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Non-stick Spray
1 pound chicken cooked shredded
1 1/2 cups black beans
3/4 cup guacamole for garnish
3/4 cup sour cream for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add diced onions, sliced bell peppers, and corn.
Cook until the onions are soft and the peppers start to char a little. Roughly 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the salsa, taco seasonings, and shredded cheese. Mix until the seasoning is mostly dissolved.
Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F. Spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
Spray the tortillas on both sides with nonstick spray.
Divide the cheese mixture between three of the tortillas and spread into an even layer.
To the three tortillas, evenly add the pepper, onion, and corn mixture in a single layer.
Sprinkle with the chicken and the black beans.
Top with a second tortilla.
Place one quesadilla in air fryer and cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, roughly 3-5 minutes.
Remove from air fryer and allow to rest for a minute.
Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Spray with nonstick spray to keep them from sticking to the basket.
Seal the tortillas with toothpicks if the tortillas start to slide off the top or flip over on the edges from the air flow.
Flip halfway thru so it browns evenly.
If your tortillas a little large, use one tortilla and fold it in half instead of using two full tortillas.
Prep all your ingredients earlier in the week so all you have to do is assemble and air fry when you’re ready to enjoy.
Use a store bought rotisserie chicken for even easier meal prep.

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