Air Fryer Chimichanga

Air Fryer Chimichanga – a burrito loaded with your favorite filling and then “air fried” until crispy golden perfection. Such a great dinner any night of the week.

If you know me, you know that I love Mexican food. It can be just about anything, but if their is a bowl of Restaurant Style Salsa and chips around, I will not stop until it is gone.

When I was a kid my favorite thing to order at a Mexican restaurant was a chimichanga. I haven’t ordered one in years, but now I can make them at home in the air fryer, so they aren’t quite as bad for you!

What Is A Chimichanga

It is basically just a deep fried burrito. It is a tortilla that is often filled with rice, beans, cheese, and whatever type of meat you like. Then it is rolled up tightly and deep fried.

Here we are skipping the actual deep frying and just getting the outside crispy in the air fryer. You get the same taste and texture, but without the added oil. Which is better for you and so much faster and easier to make!

Chimichanga Ingredients

• Tortillas – you want the large burrito sized flour tortillas for this
• Cheddar Cheese
• Refried Beans
• Chicken Breasts
• Salsa
• Taco Seasoning

The filling is really versatile and up to you. I made these with our favorite Salsa Chicken, but you can use taco meat, leftover rotisserie chicken you toss with a little bit of taco seasoning. Or really anything you like! This Cafe Rio Pork that is sweet would be delicious!

I didn’t add rice, because I prefer to eat rice on the side, but you can use Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice for your filling or on the side.

How To Make Air Fryer Chimichangas

1. The first thing you need to do is prepare your meat/protein. The instructions in the recipe card below are for a chicken version, but you can use regular beef taco meat or whatever you like. Just get it ready and then you can start rolling.
2. Arrange tortillas on the counter in front of you. Spread a layer of beans and then top with chicken and cheese. If you are using rice, you would add it here as well.
3. Fold in the sides and roll the burrito up tightly.
4. Brush the outside of the tortillas with a little bit of oil or spray. Lay them seam side down in the air fryer basket, making sure to do them in batches if necessary and not over crowd the basket.
5. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping half way. Once they are golden and crispy they are ready to serve.
6. Remove and top with sour cream, guacamole or whatever toppings you like.

What Goes With Chimichangas

You really can serve these with whatever your favorite Mexican sides are.

• Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Homemade Guacamole
• Instant Pot Spanish Rice
• White Queso

And if you want a sauce to go over the top, this Green Chili Sauce is amazing and really easy to make.

To make this recipe I used a Cosori 5.8 Qt Air Fryer. It is big enough that you can fit plenty of food in, and the basket comes out so you can easily shake, stir, or flip whatever you are making.

More Tasty Mexican Recipes

• Chicken Taquitos
• Crunchwrap Supreme
• Ground Beef Enchiladas
• Chili Relleno Casserole
• Roasted Corn Salsa
• Potato Tacos
• Wet Burritos

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Yield: 5

Air Fryer Chimichanga

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Air Fryer Chimichanga- a burrito loaded with your favorite filling and then "air fried" until crispy golden perfection. Such a great dinner any night of the week.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup water

Chimichangas

• 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
• 5 burrito sized flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Add water to the base of the Instant Pot. Add chicken breasts, sprinkle over the taco seasoning and pour over the salsa. Close and lock the lid. Cook under high pressure for 14 minutes. Quick release to unlock and then shred the chicken.
2. Arrange tortillas on the counter in front of you. Spread a layer of beans and then top with chicken and cheese.
3. Fold in the sides and roll the burrito up tightly.
4. Preheat air fryer to 400º F.
5. Spray the outsides of the burritos with a little bit of oil. Arrange them seam side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
6. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping half way. Once they are golden and crispy they are ready to serve.
7. Remove and top with sour cream, guacamole or whatever toppings you like.

Notes

You can cook the chicken in the oven if you don't have an Instant Pot, or toss rotisserie chicken with taco seasoning. You can also use regular taco meat or whatever protein you would like.

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 783Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 128mgSodium 2298mgCarbohydrates 76gFiber 13gSugar 8gProtein 55g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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