the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Chicken and Bell Pepper Quesadillas
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 onionfinely chopped
1 red bell pepperfinely chopped
10½ oz boneless and skinless chicken thighscut into ½-inch pieces
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp kosher salt
¼ cup (2 fl oz) vegetable oildivided
2 tomatoesseeded, diced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
4 x 12-inch flour tortillas
2 cups (8½ oz) Mexican blend grated cheese
Sour creamto serve (optional)
Instructions
- 1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2Place the onion, bell pepper, chicken, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl and mix to combine. Transfer to the roasting pan.
- 3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
- 4The chicken should be golden and cooked through. If not, cook for a few more minutes.
- 5Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven. Adjust the time to 6 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 6Add the tomatoes and cilantro to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- 7Place 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.
- 8Once 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.
- 9The 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 oil and quesadilla.
- 10Cut the quesadillas and serve with sour cream.
