Air Fryer Quesadillas

5 from 1 vote
Jump to Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

Air Fryer Quesadillas

Using my Air Fryer has become a way of life in our house. There is simply no better way to prepare your favorite foods quickly, easily and without heating up your oven! We made Air Fryer Chicken last week and Air Fryer Crab Cakes the week before that! So when we had some leftover chicken and tortillas to use, I knew that cooking up some fresh chicken quesadillas in the air fryer was the way to go!

These Air Fryer Quesadillas are so delicious. By using the air fryer, your tortillas will crisp up perfectly, making them deliciously crunchy. Inside of your tortillas there’s spicy buffalo chicken, melty mozzarella and tangy blue cheese! You couldn’t ask for a better dinner or lunch!

This recipe is going to be a hit in your house. Your pickiest eaters will gobble down their plates and ask for seconds- these chicken quesadillas are irresistible! This recipe was made for weeknight dinners- barely any prep and ready and on the table in under ten minutes. Now let’s get to cooking!

Ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Air Fryer Quesadilla. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

  • Tortillas- I used medium size
  • Chicken- shredded
  • Mozzarella and blue cheese
  • Buffalo sauce

How to make Quesadilla in Air Fryer

This easy weeknight meal takes only a couple of minutes! First, preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F. Next, combine your chicken, cheese and buffalo sauce and mix well. Add your mixed ingredients to your tortilla and put in the air fryer. Cook at 370 for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes and you’re done!

Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

How long to cook Quesadillas in Air Fryer

I cooked my air fryer quesadillas for 4 minutes on one side and 4 minutes on the other, but if you prefer yours to be a little more browned, you could cook for 5 minutes on each side.

Best cheese for quesadillas

I used mozzarella and blue cheese in my chicken quesadilla, but you could use your favorite variety! Pepperjack, meunster, a Mexican blend, cheddar, or colby jack would all be delicious.

What to serve with this buffalo chicken quesadilla

First off, drinks! I enjoyed this easy dinner recipe with a Keto Margarita, but if you enjoy a little more kick, try this Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita! If you prefer a non-alcoholic drink, try this Sugar Free Lemonade or Sparkling Pineapple Strawberry Punch. Seasoned Black Beans are an easy and nutritious side dish for this Mexican inspired meal. Sweet Corn Salad or Smoked Queso are always hits around our house! For dessert, try this Pina Colada Soft Serve or Lime Popsicles!

Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

How to Store and Reheat this Air Fryer Quesadilla

To store this chicken quesadilla, just place in a plastic or glass container (or a plastic bag) and keep in the fridge. This quesadilla will stay good for up to three days. To reheat, just pop back into the air fryer for 2 minutes at 350. You can also warm in the microwave.

More easy weeknight dinner recipes

More Air Fryer Recipes

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Quesadilla

By: Maggie
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!
Learn how to make easy Air Fryer Quesadillas! This family friendly meal is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium-sized tortillas, low carb, gluten free, or regular
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine chicken, both cheeses, and buffalo sauce. Mix well.
  • Fill each tortilla with half the chicken cheese mixture and place in the air fryer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, then cook an additional 4-5 minutes.

Notes

The circulating air may cause the top fold of the tortilla to fly up a little bit. After about 1-2 minutes of cooking, check the quesadillas and just press the top down if it has come up. The melting cheese should hold it down at this point.
If using a Mission Carb Balance tortilla, this dish has 6 net carbs. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla (nutrition calculated with Mission Carb Balance Tortilla)Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 40.9gFat: 17.1gCholesterol: 123.3mgSodium: 970.4mgFiber: 15gSugar: 1.3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Tried this recipe?Mention @itstartswithgoodfood or tag #itstartswithgoodfood!

Related