Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::4
Yield::4 quesadillas
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups grated cheese (see Note)
16 wooden toothpicks
olive oil cooking spray
Directions
Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C), according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a bowl.
Place a tortilla on a work surface and cover half the tortilla with about 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Top with 2 tablespoons chicken mixture, then top with 2 additional tablespoons grated cheese.
Fold tortilla in half and use wooden picks to hold the tortilla halves together. Spray both sides of the filled tortilla with olive oil spray.
Air fry quesadillas in a single layer until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side. You may have to cook in batches. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Cook’s Note
Use cheese that melts easily, or a combination of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Pepper-Jack. Queso asadero may also be used. For best results, buy bulk cheese and grate at home. Pre-grated cheese may have an anti-caking agent that may cause the cheese not to melt smoothly.