Air Fryer Quesadilla

taco bell copycat quesadilla on a white plate with red napkin

5 from 2 votes

This air fryer quesadilla filled with chicken and copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce is a quick and easy dinner idea. Making them in the air fryer leaves the tortilla perfectly crisp and the cheese nice and melty.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword air fryer quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, taco bell copycat quesadilla

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings quesadillas

Calories 507kcal

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons jalapeños minced
2 teaspoons jalapeño juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb cooked chicken roasted/grilled or shredded
5 burrito flour tortillas
3 slices American cheese
2 1/2 cups Cheddar & Monterey Jack shredded cheese divided
olive oil spray

Instructions

To a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, jalapeño, jalapeño juice, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, sugar, cumin, and salt and stir until combined.
Lay open one tortilla on a flat surface. Place half a slice of American cheese one half of the tortilla, long ways. Top the American cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Place cooked chicken on top of the cheese.
Thinly spread approximately 1 tablespoon of sauce on opposite side of tortilla.
Fold tortilla closed and cut in half.
Lightly spray quesadilla with non-stick spray or mist with oil. Place in the air fryer (how many you can fit will depend on the size of your air fryer.
Cook at 370° for 3 mins, flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
Repeat as necessary for additional quesadillas.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

These are a great use for leftover chicken - either grilled, roasted, shredded, or even a cut up rotisserie.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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