Air-Fried Southwest Chicken Quesadillas

Air-Fried Southwest Chicken Quesadillas offer a delicious meal that combines spicy chicken, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. This Tex-Mex dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual meal with friends. Using an air fryer enhances the crispiness without excess oil, offering a healthier twist on traditional quesadillas. Enjoy a zesty, crunchy, and cheesy experience that might just become a frequent meal choice.

Ingredients

• 1 whole cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
3. Lay out a tortilla and spoon a quarter of the chicken mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
4. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-circle.
5. Place the quesadilla in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, then using a spatula, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until crispy.
6. Repeat cooking with the remaining tortillas and filling.
7. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.

Keywords: Easy, Cheesy, Spicy

Spice Rack: Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder

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