Air-Fried Southwest Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup salsa, for serving
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Lay the tortillas flat and sprinkle a quarter of the pepper jack and cheddar cheese over one half of each tortilla.

3. 3

   Divide the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese on each tortilla, then top with the remaining cheese. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

   3:00 · Preheat air fryer
6. 6

   Place 1 to 2 quesadillas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overlapping, and cook for 6 minutes.

   6:00 · Air fry first side
7. 7

   Flip each quesadilla carefully and air fry for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

   4:00 · Air fry second side
8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, keeping finished ones warm in a low oven if needed.

9. 9

   Let the quesadillas rest for 2 minutes, then slice each into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

   2:00 · Rest before slicing