Air-Fried Quesadillas with Chicken and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
• 1/2 cup salsa, for serving
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with cumin and chili powder until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Lay the tortillas flat and sprinkle a thin layer of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over one half of each tortilla.

3. 3

   Top the cheese with the seasoned chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro, then sprinkle a bit more cheese over the filling.

4. 4

   Fold each tortilla in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press down gently to seal.

5. 5

   Brush both sides of each folded quesadilla lightly with olive oil.

6. 6

   Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Preheat air fryer
7. 7

   Place 1 to 2 quesadillas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overlapping.

8. 8

   Air fry at 370°F for 6 minutes, then flip carefully and cook 4 to 5 more minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

   6:00 · Air fry first side
9. 9

   Remove the quesadilla and repeat with the remaining batches, keeping finished quesadillas warm.

10. 10

    Let the quesadillas rest for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges.

    2:00 · Rest before slicing
11. 11

    Serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side.