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Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla Bites

Crispy bite-sized quesadillas filled with chicken, cheese, and veggies, cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Quesadilla Base
  • 2 large flour tortillas can use low carb or whole wheat
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded
Filling
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
  • 0.5 cup bell peppers diced
  • 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Crisping
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Optional Dips
  • to taste salsa
  • to taste guacamole
  • to taste sour cream

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, bell peppers, onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place filling on half of each tortilla, fold over, and cut into bite-size triangles.
  4. Brush or spray bites with olive oil.
  5. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

Add black beans, corn, or jalapeños for variety. Great for meal prep or party platters.