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air fryer frozen chicken quesadilla

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Quesadilla

Making a frozen chicken quesadilla in an air fryer is incredibly easy and convenient. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time. This easy air fryer recipe is perfect for those busy days when you need something quick and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 1 quesadilla 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 frozen chicken quesadilla
  • Cooking spray

Optional toppings for quesadilla:

  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 3-5 minutes. This step ensures even cooking.

2. Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

3. Place the frozen quesadilla: Put the frozen chicken quesadilla in the air fryer basket. Ensure it lies flat and doesn’t overlap.

Placing frozen chicken quesadilla in air fryer basket

4. Set the cook time: Cook the quesadilla at 375°F for 8 minutes. This ensures a crispy exterior and melted cheese inside.

5. Flip the quesadilla halfway: At the 4-minute mark, carefully flip the quesadilla using tongs. This step ensures both sides are evenly cooked.

Flipping quesadilla in air fryer halfway through cooking

6. Check for doneness: After the 8 minutes are up, check the quesadilla. If it’s not crispy enough, add an additional 1-2 minutes.

7. Serve and enjoy: Once done, carefully remove the quesadilla with tongs. Let it cool for a minute before cutting into it.

Serving and slicing cooked quesadilla with toppings

Notes

Every air fryer is different. Cook time may vary slightly, so keep an eye on your quesadilla to avoid overcooking.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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