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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
How to make crispy and cheesy chicken quesadillas in the air fryer! Made with shredded chicken, Mexican-blend cheese, and a quick sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 1014 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- cooking spray
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Spray the cooking rack in the air fryer with cooking spray. Spread the chili lime sauce on one tortilla and place it sauce-side up in the air fryer.
- Arrange the chicken and cheese on top of the sauce, cover it with the second tortilla, and spray the top with cooking spray.
- Secure the quesadilla with 2 or 3 toothpicks by threading them through the edges of the two tortillas.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove and let it cool before slicing into fourths and serving with guacamole and pico de gallo.
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Notes
- Use cooking spray or olive oil: A light brush or spray of oil on the outside of your tortillas will give you that golden, crispy exterior without the greasiness.
- Flip it: Halfway through cooking, give your quesadilla a gentle flip. This helps to ensure that both sides get evenly crispy and golden.
- Rest: Give your quesadillas a minute or two to cool down before cutting into them. This little break lets the cheese set slightly, making it easier to slice without all the gooey goodness escaping.
- Every air fryer is different: If your quesadilla hasn't crisped up after the 8-minute mark, cook it for a few more minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
1014kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
226mg
(75%)
Sodium
2716mg
(113%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1103IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
935mg
(94%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1quesadilla
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1014
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 1014kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 226mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 2716mg | 113% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1103IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 935mg | 94% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.