Air-Fried Chicken and Pepper Quesadillas

the Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Chicken and Pepper Quesadillas

Name: Air-Fried Chicken and Pepper Quesadillas
Cook time: 900 s
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 2-4
Ingredients: 1 red onion - finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper - finely chopped; 300 g boneless and skinless chicken thighs - cut into 12mm pieces; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil - divided; 2 tomatoes - seeded, diced; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 4 x 30cm flour tortillas; 2 cups (240 g) Mexican blend grated cheese; Sour cream - to serve (optional)

A simple classic that always delivers! Sweet bell peppers, a hit of spice and some juicy chicken make these a firm family favorite. Add your choice of jalapeños, black beans or grilled corn to make them your own.

45 mins total time

15 mins active time

Easy

Serves 2-4

Ingredients

Measurements:

1 red onion
finely chopped
1 red bell pepper
finely chopped
300 g boneless and skinless chicken thighs
cut into 12mm pieces
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp kosher salt
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
divided
2 tomatoes
seeded, diced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
4 x 30cm flour tortillas
2 cups (240 g) Mexican blend grated cheese
Sour cream
to serve (optional)

Instructions

1
Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
2
Place the onion, bell pepper, chicken, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt and oil in a bowl and mix to combine. Transfer to the roasting pan.
3
Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
4
The chicken should be golden and cooked through. If not, cook for a few more minutes.
5
Place a 30cm cast iron skillet in the oven. Adjust the time to 6 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
6
Add the tomatoes and cilantro to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
7
Place 2 tortillas on a cutting board and sprinkle with half the cheese. Top with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas and brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
8
Once preheated, add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the base. Add one of the quesadillas and cook for 6 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, rotate the skillet and continue cooking.
9
The quesadilla should be crisp and golden underneath. If not, cook it a little longer. Carefully remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.
10
Cut the quesadillas and serve with sour cream.