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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas Recipe with Pepper Jack and Salsa Verde

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer chicken quesadillas with pepper jack cheese and tangy salsa verde, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ½ cup salsa verde (fresh or store-bought)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray, for brushing or spraying tortillas
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish or mixing in salsa verde

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season raw chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks. Alternatively, use shredded rotisserie chicken.
  2. Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and half of the salsa verde. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Assemble the quesadillas: Lay one tortilla flat. Spread about ¼ of the chicken mixture evenly over half the tortilla. Sprinkle another ¼ cup pepper jack cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  4. Prep for air frying: Lightly brush or spray both sides of the folded quesadilla with olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Cook in the air fryer: Place quesadillas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy with melted cheese inside.
  6. Serve: Remove carefully with a spatula and let rest for a minute. Serve with remaining salsa verde and optional fresh cilantro.

Notes

Use fresh shredded pepper jack cheese for better melting. Lightly brush tortillas with oil to achieve a golden crisp. Flip quesadillas halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free but require careful handling. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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