Description
These Quesadilla Cones are deliciously crispy tortilla cones stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, sautéed onions and peppers, salsa, and melted cheese. Choose between air frying or baking for a perfectly crisp exterior and a gooey, flavorful filling. Perfect as a party snack, appetizer, or fun family meal—ready in just 35 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- drizzle of Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Peppers, thinly sliced then halved
Chicken Filling
- 400g / 14oz Shredded Cooked Chicken (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp Fajita Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1x 300g/10.5oz jar Hot Doritos Salsa (or your favorite salsa)
Tortilla & Cheese
- 5x 23-25cm/9-10″ Flour Tortilla Wraps
- 300g / 3 cups freshly grated Cheddar (or Monterey Jack / Mexican blend)
To Cook & Serve
- Oil Spray, as needed
- Sour Cream, to serve
- Finely diced Fresh Coriander/Cilantro, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the sliced red onion and peppers, frying them until they are softened and develop a light char. Remove the vegetables from the heat and set aside.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, toss the shredded cooked chicken with the fajita seasoning to evenly coat. Add in the sautéed peppers, onion, and salsa, stirring until just combined to create a well-mixed filling.
- Shape the Cones: Stack the flour tortillas and cut them in half with a sharp knife. Take each half and fold it into a cone shape, securing the seam with a toothpick to help hold its shape.
- Fill & Assemble: Sprinkle a little grated cheese into the bottom of each cone. Spoon in some of the chicken mixture, packing it in tightly. Top generously with more cheese and press down gently so it stays in place. Repeat with remaining cones.
- Cook – Air Fryer Method: Line the base of the air fryer basket with baking paper. Arrange the cones, making sure they sit in a single layer with space between each (you may need to work in batches). Lightly spray the cones with oil, then air fry at 180C/350F for about 8 minutes or until crisp and hot throughout.
- Cook – Oven Baked Method: Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the quesadilla cones on the tray, leaving some space between each. Lightly spray with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180C/350F for about 12 minutes or until crisp and hot inside.
- Serve: Carefully remove the toothpicks from each cone. Serve immediately, with napkins or kitchen roll to catch excess oil. Top each cone with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, if desired.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought fajita seasoning as preferred.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- Try other cheeses like Monterey Jack or Mexican blend for extra flavor and melting.
- Be sure to press the cheese down at the top for best melting and to avoid spilling out during cooking.
- For serving size, each tortilla half makes a cone—recipe yields 10 cones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
