30 Chicken Quesadilla Air Fryer Recipes That Will Make Dinnertime a Breeze!

November 5, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Cooking quesadillas in the air fryer is quick and simple. And, as these chicken quesadilla air fryer recipes will show you, they can be quite delicious too. Best of all, there are quite a few recipes for you to choose from. Everything from simple to spicy to saucy and loaded. Go ahead and take a look! 

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1. Simple Chicken Quesadilla 

You can't beat a classic chicken quesadilla! All you have to do is sprinkle cheese on top of a tortilla and layer this with shredded rotisserie chicken. Then, add more cheese on top followed by another tortilla. Pop into your air fryer and cook until crispy! 

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Simple Chicken Quesadilla 

2. Double Cheese Chicken Quesadilla 

Amp up the cheesiness of your quesadilla with this recipe! The secret is to use both mozzarella cheese as well as cheddar cheese. This adds an extra layer of flavor and really gives you that gooeyness when the cheese has melted! 

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Double Cheese Chicken Quesadilla 

3. Chicken Quesadilla with Colby Jack Cheese 

If you want your quesadilla to be creamy but want the chicken to be the star of the show, give this recipe a try! Here, the tortilla is stuffed with chicken and Colby Jack cheese before it is air fried. The Colby jack is nice and melty but has a subtle flavor, making it the perfect sidekick! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Colby Jack Cheese 

4. Extra Crispy Chicken Quesadilla 

The secret to getting your quesadillas extra crispy is to use corn and flour tortillas - plus, these wraps have that yummy corn tortilla flavor to them! Simply layer cheese and chicken on one side of this tortilla, fold, and then place in the air fryer until nice and crunchy! 

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Extra Crispy Chicken Quesadilla 

5. Chicken Quesadilla with Veggies 

Add a touch of sweetness and crunch to your quesadilla with peppers and onions. Saute the peppers and onions beforehand and layer on top of cheese, and chicken on one side of a tortilla. Top with more cheese, fold, and air fry! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Veggies 

6. Double Cheese Chicken Quesadilla with Crisp Veggies 

These quesadillas are so perfectly balanced! You get an extra dose of cheesiness thanks to the mozzarella cheese and Mexican cheese. At the same time, the quesadilla is loaded up with fresh and crisp red onions and bell peppers. This quesadilla is also a great option for anyone who likes a it more of a kick to their filling! 

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Double Cheese Chicken Quesadilla with Crisp Veggies 

7. Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa

If you like a slightly saucier quesadilla, then give this recipe a try! Simply mix salsa of your choice with shredded chicken and place this on one half of a tortilla. Sprinkle on some cheese, fold the tortilla over, and then cook in the air fryer until the cheese is melted! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa

8. Spiced Chicken Quesadilla From Scratch 

Don't have pre-cooked chicken on hand? That's not a problem with this recipe! Take a chicken breast, cube it, and toss it in taco seasoning. Then, air fry until golden brown. Add this chicken to a tortilla and then top with cheese. Place another tortilla on top and air fry! 

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Spiced Chicken Quesadilla From Scratch 

9. Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa and Jalapeno 

Infuse your quesadilla with a hint of heat with this recipe! Begin by combining cooked chicken with salsa and then add to half of a tortilla. Top this off with shredded cheese, jalapeno slices, and red onion. Fold and cook in the air fryer until golden brown! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa and Jalapeno 

10. Chicken Quesadilla with Loaded Veggies 

Want to balance all that chicken out with some veggies? This is the recipe for you! Here, peppers, onions, and jalapenos are added to the chicken and cheese filling. This adds so much flavor (and a little bit of spice). It is the perfect combination! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Loaded Veggies 

11. Spiced Chicken Quesadilla 

This is an excellent recipe for adding more flavor to your chicken quesadilla! Start by marinating cooked and shredded chicken in lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Then, saute peppers and onions and add this to the chicken. Pour this mix onto half of a tortilla and add cheese on top. Fold over and cook in the air fryer! 

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Spiced Chicken Quesadilla 

12. Chicken Taco Quesadilla 

This recipe combines the flavors of tacos with quesadillas to give you the best of both worlds! Toss the shredded chicken with taco seasoning and salsa. Spoon this mix onto one side of the tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, fold, and cook! 

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Chicken Taco Quesadilla 

13. Chicken Quesadilla with Chili Lime Sauce

Add a zesty, spicy element to your quesadilla with this delicious sauce! Begin by mixing sour cream with lime juice, chili powder, and other seasonings. Spread the sauce on top of a tortilla and place in the air fryer. Layer chicken and cheese over this followed by another quesadilla. Then, air fry until crispy! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Chili Lime Sauce

14. Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeno Sauce

Love the Taco Bell chicken quesadilla? Well, you are in luck because this copycat version tastes just like the real deal! The star of the show here is the jalapeno sauce - mayo mixed with pickled jalapenos, jalapeno juice, and spices. Spread this on one half of a tortilla, top with shredded chicken, follow up with cheese, fold, and air fry! 

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Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeno Sauce

15. Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado

This recipe lets you spice up your quesadilla with two simple ingredients - all you have to do is to layer avocado and jalapeno on top of chicken and cheese, fold, and then air fry the quesadilla. If you really want to take the flavor up to the next level, then use the chicken fajita filling in this recipe! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado

16. Chicken Quesadilla with Guacomole 

Forget dipping your chicken quesadilla in guacamole - instead add it as a filling! This adds a gorgeous creamy and tangy element to your quesadilla. Spread the guacamole on the tortilla, top with chicken and cheese. Fold and then place in the air fryer! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Guacomole 

17. Chicken Quesadilla with Spinach

If you are looking for a healthier quesadilla, then this is a good recipe to try out! Not only is all that creaminess balanced out by spinach, this recipe also calls for wholegrain tortillas. Sprinkle the cheese on the tortilla, add on spinach, chicken, and more cheese before folding the tortilla and air frying! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Spinach

18. Chicken Quesadilla with Black Beans

Bulk up your quesadilla with black beans, it is an excellent way to add more protein to the dish too! Arrange a tortilla in the air fryer basket and then top with cheese, chicken, and beans. Sprinkle spices over this and place another tortilla on top. Then, air fry until golden brown! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Black Beans

19. Low Carb Chicken Quesadilla 

Counting carbs? Well here's a way you can meet your daily goal and still enjoy a delicious quesadilla! Start by coating the chicken in seasonings and then air frying until done. Slice the chicken and add to a low carb tortilla along with cheese, beans, cilantro, and lime juice. Fold and air fry before serving with a homemade avocado crema! 

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Low Carb Chicken Quesadilla 

20. Chicken Quesadilla with Herb and Spice Sauce

Add some zesty, earthy, and smoky flavors to your quesadilla with the help of this yummy sauce! Simply mix sour cream, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, basil, and parsley and spread it on a tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and chicken before folding over and air frying! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Herb and Spice Sauce

21. Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla 

Switch things up by adding a buffalo wing twist to your quesadilla! Mix chicken with mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, and buffalo sauce. When everything is combined, spoon onto half of a tortilla. Fold the tortilla and place in the air fryer before cooking! 

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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla 

22. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadilla

Want to add even more flavor to your buffalo quesadilla? Well, adding in ranch certainly does the trick! Toss cooked and shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Scoop this onto half of a tortilla followed by cheddar cheese and a little bit of blue cheese. Fold and air fry until the cheese is melted! 

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadilla

23. Chicken Quesadilla with Chipotle Corn and Nacho Cheese 

Load your chicken quesadilla up to add more flavor and heft to it! Start by spreading refried beans on wholegrain tortillas. Top this off with chipotle corn and cheese. Add an extra dose of cheesiness by pouring nacho sauce on the filing. Fold the tortillas and pop in the air fryer! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Chipotle Corn and Nacho Cheese 

24. Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla 

Looking to take your quesadilla to another level? Then this could be the recipe for you! Now, you do need to whip up some salsa verde chicken for it, although leftovers would do just as well - the sauciness makes these quesadillas so good. Add the salsa verde chicken to half the tortilla, top with Mexican cheese, fold, and place in the air fryer until golden brown! 

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Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla 

25. BBQ Chicken Quesadilla with Pineapple 

Saucy, tangy, and so good - these chicken quesadillas are delicious! You can choose to make Instant Pot BBQ chicken for this recipe or simply toss shredded chicken in barbecue sauce. Add the chicken to a tortilla, top with shredded cheese, and then sprinkle pineapple on top. Place another tortilla over this filling and air fry! 

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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla with Pineapple 

26. Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado Yogurt Dip 

Zest up your chicken quesadilla with this yummy dip! For this recipe, you make the chicken from scratch. So, toss the chicken in spices and saute. Then, add this chicken to half of a tortilla, top with cheese, and air fry. In the meantime, make the dip by mixing Greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, paprika, and lime juice together! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado Yogurt Dip 

27. Chicken Quesadilla with Hot Sauce and Pico de Gallo 

If you like your quesadillas a little spicy, then this is the recipe for you! For this recipe, they do add Mexican hot sauce after the quesadillas are done cooking but you can feel free to add it to your chicken filling for an extra kick. Once the quesadillas have been air fried, serve with a freshly made pico de gallo. 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Hot Sauce and Pico de Gallo 

28. Sweet Chili Chicken Quesadilla 

Add a sweet and spicy element to your quesadilla with this yummy recipe! Start by tossing the chicken in spices and then cooking. Then, add the chicken to one side of a tortilla and sprinkle with sweet chili sauce and cheese. Fold over the tortilla, place in the air fryer and cook! 

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Sweet Chili Chicken Quesadilla 

29. Chicken Quesadilla with Bacon and Cheese 

If you are looking for a more indulgent recipe, then you have to give this one a try! For this recipe, you mix the chicken with cheese, cooked bacon, and ranch seasoning. Then, add a tortilla in the air fryer and scoop out the filling onto it. Top with another tortilla and cook until golden brown! 

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Chicken Quesadilla with Bacon and Cheese 

30. Mini Chicken Quesadilla 

Don't let the name of these quesadillas fool you, they are loaded with filling and flavor! You will need salsa verde chicken for this recipe. Mix the chicken with even more salsa verde, sour cream, bacon, cheese, aromatics, and spices. Add to a tortilla, fold, and pop in the air fryer until it is nice and crispy! 

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Mini Chicken Quesadilla 

There are so many chicken quesadilla recipes if you are looking to use an air fryer! And, these are just as good - if not better - as quesadillas you have made on a stovetop or in the oven. Now that you know there are tons of ways to put together your quesadilla, it is time to put them to the test! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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