Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz. shredded chicken (~1 cup)
- ¼ cup salsa (or sauce of choice)
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
- 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (~1 cup)
For Serving
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded chicken with your preferred salsa or sauce to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread ½ cup of the chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla. Top the chicken with ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and secure the edges with four toothpicks to hold everything in place while cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the prepared quesadillas carefully into the preheated air fryer basket. Lightly spray the top of each quesadilla with nonstick cooking spray for crispiness. Air fry for 6 minutes total, flipping halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the air fryer and serve immediately with sides of salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the filling quantities based on your preference or tortilla size.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid choking hazards.
- You can substitute chicken with other proteins or keep it vegetarian by using beans or vegetables.
- To make it spicier, add jalapeños or hot sauce into the chicken mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
