BBQ Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
If you’ve got leftover rotisserie chicken, this recipe is about to become your new weeknight hero. These BBQ Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas come together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients, and they’re crispy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky-sweet flavor. The best part? The air fryer does all the work, giving you golden quesadillas without standing over the stove.
They’re perfect for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or even game-day snacking. Pair with ranch or sour cream for dipping, and you’ve got a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.
Before You Get Started
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Use a good melty cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend all work great.
- Don’t overstuff the tortilla; keep the filling centered so it doesn’t spill out while cooking.
What You Need To Make BBQ Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Here’s the simple lineup (exact amounts in the recipe card below):
- Tortillas
- Cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie makes it easy)
- Shredded cheese
- BBQ sauce (Blues Hog is a great choice)
How To Make BBQ Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
1
Lay out a tortilla and spread BBQ sauce in the center.
Add shredded chicken and cheese on top.
2
Fold or press the tortilla together.
Air fry at 375°F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed.
3
Slice and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
BBQ Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 tortilla
- Shredded cooked chicken rotisserie recommended
- Shredded cheese of choice
- BBQ sauce such as Blues Hog
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Place tortilla on a flat surface. Spread BBQ sauce in the center, then top with shredded chicken and cheese.
- Fold tortilla in half or press closed.
- Air fry for 7 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip halfway if needed.
- Slice and serve warm with ranch, sour cream, or extra BBQ sauce.
