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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas

This quick and easy air fryer recipe gives you melty, cheesy quesadillas full of chicken in just under 20 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3/4 Green Bell Pepper seeded, sliced into strips
  • 3/4 Red Bell Pepper seeded, sliced into strips
  • 3/4 Yellow Bell Pepper seeded, sliced into strips
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • Non-stick Spray
  • 1 pound chicken cooked, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans
  • 3/4 cup guacamole garnish
  • 3/4 cup sour cream garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add diced onions, sliced bell peppers, and corn.
  • Cook until the onions are soft and the peppers start to char a little. Roughly 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the salsa, taco seasonings, and shredded cheese. Mix until the seasoning is mostly dissolved.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F. Spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
  • Spray the tortillas on both sides with nonstick spray.
  • Divide the cheese mixture between three of the tortillas and spread into an even layer.
  • To the three tortillas, evenly add the pepper, onion, and corn mixture in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle with the chicken and the black beans.
  • Top with a second tortilla.
  • Place one quesadilla in air fryer and cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, roughly 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from air fryer and allow to rest for a minute.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg