How to Make Air Fryer Chimichangas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chimichangas are a favorite Tex-Mex dish that typically involves deep frying a burrito until it's crispy and golden brown. However, this traditional cooking method can add a lot of unnecessary calories and fat to an already delicious meal. Luckily, with the invention of the air fryer, we can now enjoy the same crispy texture and delicious flavors of chimichangas with a fraction of the oil and guilt.

In this recipe, we'll be using the air fryer to create a healthier version of the clas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) can hot fire-roasted diced green chiles (such as Ortega®)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chicken taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken, Neufchâtel cheese, green chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined and Neufchâtel has been evenly incorporated.
  • Heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with a heaping tablespoon of Mexican cheese. Fold the top and bottom of tortillas over the filling, then roll each into a burrito shape. Mist with cooking spray and place in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Air-fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each chimichanga over, mist with cooking spray, and air-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 269mg