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These Air Fryer chicken and cheese roll ups are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with savory flavor in every bite. Made with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and seasonings, they’re an easy meal or snack that you can put together in just minutes.
Make them on a busy weeknight or serve them as a game day appetizer- these crispy roll ups are a family-friendly recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat- like my favorite Air Fryer chicken taquitos.
Whether you’re looking for a simple way to use up leftover chicken or need a protein-packed snack, these chicken roll ups are a great option.
The Air Fryer creates a golden, crispy tortilla shell while the cheesy chicken filling stays warm and creamy- just like in my Air Fryer chicken bacon ranch quesadillas. Serve them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauces like a classic cheese sauce for an easy meal everyone will love.
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✨ Flavor: Savory, cheesy, and packed with garlic herb flavor.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 20 minutes
👥 Servings: 12 roll ups
🥄 Tools: Mixing bowl, pastry brush, and Air Fryer
❄️ Freezer Friendly: Yes. Just like my Air Fryer quesadillas, these can be frozen for up to 3 months.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Flip the roll ups halfway through cooking for evenly crispy tortillas.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, and such a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- It’s crispy outside and packs in a creamy, cheesy filling- just like my Air Fryer pizza quesadilla.
- It’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, lunch, or light dinner, and is easy to customize with different cheeses and seasonings.
Recipe Ingredients
- Shredded chicken: To form the hearty base of the filling. Rotisserie chicken works especially well, but sometimes, I also end up shredding some of my leftover Air Fryer chicken bites and using it for the recipe.
- Cheese: I used a mix of blended cottage cheese which has a nice creamy texture and some mozzarella to add that melty, cheesy goodness to the filling.
- Seasoning: I kept it simple and just used some garlic and herb seasoning. Feel free to experiment and try other seasonings like some homemade ranch seasoning.
- Tortillas: Soft flour tortillas are perfect as they hold the filling and crisp up beautifully while cooking.
- Butter: To brush over the tortillas and get them golden brown and crispy in the Air Fryer.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- Swap the mozzarella for cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or your favorite shredded cheese blend.
- If you don’t have cottage cheese, softened cream cheese can be used for a richer filling.
- Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully in this recipe, but leftover turkey or even shredded pork can be substituted. In fact, you can also try using Air Fryer ground beef as the filling.
- For a spicy version, add diced jalapeños, hot sauce, or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling before rolling. Sometimes, I like to use my homemade taco seasoning before rolling.
- You can also add chopped green onions, spinach, or cooked bacon to create different flavor combinations.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken and Cheese Roll Ups
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 1½ teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning.
- Stir until all of the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Lay the tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Scoop some of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down.
- Brush the tops of the roll ups with the seasoned butter mixture. Place the roll ups seam-side down in the Air Fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These Air Fryer chicken and cheese roll ups taste incredible when served as an appetizer, lunch, or easy weeknight dinner. You can pair them with ranch dressing, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, salsa, or marinara for dipping.
For a complete meal, serve them alongside a fresh green salad, roasted vegetables, or a bowl of soup. They also make a great addition to game day spreads and party platters when teamed up with some Air Fryer fried pickles, Air Fryer garlic knots and some crunchy Air Fryer nachos.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth to get the creamiest filling. It barely takes a couple of minutes, but makes all the difference.
- Avoid overfilling the tortillas to prevent them from opening while cooking. I realized this the hard way when I made my Air Fryer apple pie taquitos.
- Place the roll ups seam-side down to help them stay closed.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the Air Fryer basket. I always do this when I make my Air Fryer tortilla pizza and Air Fryer tortilla chips.
Recipe FAQs
Store leftover roll ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through and crispy.
Allow the roll ups to cool completely before freezing. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the Air Fryer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Cheese Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 12 flour tortillas
- 6 oz cottage cheese, blended
- 4 tbsp mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add shredded chicken, cream cheese, 1 1/2 Tbsp seasoning, and mozzarella. Stir together.
- Lay out the tortillas, scoop 1/4 cup into each tortilla.
- Add 1/2 Tbsp seasoning and melted butter to a bowl.
- Add the tortillas seam side down, brush with butter and seasoning.
- Air fry at 350F for 10 minutes, flipping about halfway through.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier.
- Blend the cottage cheese before mixing for a smoother filling.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Serve with ranch, salsa, buffalo sauce, or marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
