Crispy Mini Chicken Quesadilla Bites
These crispy mini chicken quesadilla bites are a quick, easy, and delicious snack perfect for game nights, lunchboxes, or light dinners. They feature golden, crunchy edges with melty cheese and savory chicken filling in bite-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini quesadilla bites (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken (about 225g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (about 100g)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for frying
- Optional: finely diced jalapeño
- Optional for serving: sour cream or guacamole
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheese blend, chopped green onions, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute flavors.
- Cut each flour tortilla into 4 equal wedges to make 16 mini tortilla triangles.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken and cheese mixture onto one tortilla wedge. Top with another wedge to form a triangle sandwich. Press gently to seal edges without overstuffing. Repeat with remaining wedges and filling.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully place assembled quesadilla bites in the pan, working in batches if needed. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping gently with a spatula.
- Transfer cooked bites to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas before the cheese melts. Press edges gently when assembling to prevent bursting. Let bites rest after frying to allow cheese to set. For extra crispiness, brush tortilla wedges lightly with oil before assembling. For gluten-free, use corn or gluten-free tortillas and watch frying time. For dairy-free, substitute cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 mini quesadi
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
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