Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
A smoky, cheesy air fryer BBQ chicken quesadilla ready in about 10 minutes — tender shredded chicken in a tangy barbecue-tomato sauce, melted into a crisp tortilla. It's the perfect use for leftover or rotisserie chicken.
The air fryer crisps both sides evenly with no oily skillet. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa or extra BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the filling
Mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, cumin and paprika.
Assemble
Spread the chicken over one tortilla, top with cheese, and close with the second tortilla.
Air fry
Air fry at 375°F for 4 minutes, flip carefully, and cook 4 more minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
- Secure the top tortilla with toothpicks so the fan doesn't lift it.
- Don't overfill or it's hard to flip.
- Rotisserie chicken makes it a 10-minute meal.
Frequently asked
How long does a quesadilla take in the air fryer?
About 8 minutes total at 375°F, flipping once, until crisp and melted.
Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely — shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken is perfect here.
What dips go with it?
Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or extra barbecue sauce.
