This quick and easy air fryer chicken quesadilla recipe is one the whole family will love. Ready in less than 15 minutes, it’s the perfect dinner for busy nights.
I’ve always loved chicken quesadillas—and making them in the air fryer is so easy. No dishes to wash, no scraping melted cheese off the frying pan, no soggy, microwave tortillas. Just a delicious, crispy, air fryer chicken quesadilla ready in minutes.
These air fryer chicken quesadillas are packed with melted cheese and flavorful chicken. They come out crispy and perfect for dipping in sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite salsa.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
- Great use of leftover chicken: You can use any type of cooked chicken for this recipe—rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or even leftover chicken from last night’s dinner.
- Quick, simple, and easy: All you have to do is assemble your air fryer chicken quesadilla and flip halfway through. This recipe is perfect for air-fryer beginners, college students, and parents looking for a quick meal their kids will love.
- Super customizable: Make this recipe your own by using your favorite type of cheese and your go-to salsa. You can even add extra sauce, veggies, or corn to the inside of your quesadilla before air frying it.
If you love this easy air fryer chicken quesadilla recipe, make sure you check out our full collection of chicken air fryer recipes. A few of our favorite chicken dinner recipes are Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan and Air Fryer Cordon Bleu.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use cheese that melts easily. The best way to get perfectly melted cheese is to grate blocks of your favorite cheese at home. Pre-grated cheese doesn’t melt as quickly because it contains anti-caking agents that prevent the cheese from clumping together.
- Pair it with this Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce. Uplevel your chicken quesadilla game with this creamy jalapeno sauce.
- Make it vegetarian. Swap the chicken for cooked veggies (such as sautéed onions or bell peppers) or fajita-style tofu, and this recipe quickly becomes vegetarian-friendly.
How to Store Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
You can store your chicken quesadillas in an air-tight Tupperware container in your fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, just pop it in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken quesadillas are typically served with Mexican-style red rice and accompanied by either black beans or refried beans. Serve your chicken quesadillas just like they do at Mexican restaurants—topped with homemade guacamole, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo.
Dip this delicious air fryer chicken quesadilla in your favorite salsa—my go-to is this super-flavorful mango salsa.
More Mexican Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas: These crispy chimichangas are packed with green chilies, refried beans, flavorful chicken, and cheddar jack cheese. They’re just like the ones at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
- Air Fryer Taquitos: Homemade taquitos are the perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish. The air fryer gets them super crunchy—perfect for dipping in sour cream, guacamole, cheese dip, or your favorite salsa.
- Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn: Make this popular Mexican street food in your air fryer. Complete with mayonnaise, cheese, and chili powder, this corn dish packs a spicy punch!
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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Microwave the tortillas for 20 seconds to soften them.
- In a bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken and salsa.
- Add about a ½ cup of shredded cheese on top of one half of the tortilla. Add about a ½ cup of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Fold over. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spray the air fryer basket and place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket. Spray the top of the tortilla with oil for extra crispiness.
- Cook for 4 minutes at 350°F. Flip the quesadilla. Cook for another 4 minutes at the same temperature.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
- Use any type of cooked chicken for this recipe. Don’t have rotisserie chicken? No problem. Just chop up some leftover cooked chicken and use it for this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, stacking food in the air fryer prevents it from cooking evenly. Make sure your quesadillas fit in your air fryer basket without overlapping. If you have a smaller air fryer, simply cook your quesadillas in multiple batches.
Cook your chicken quesadilla in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 minutes on each side. Each air fryer is different; make sure to open your air fryer basket and check your food as it cooks.
You can reheat leftover chicken quesadillas in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-4 minutes. Flip halfway through reheating to make sure both sides are crunchy and warm.
