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Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas

Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This is everyone’s favorite meal at my house, I have been making it for years, and today I tried it in the air fryer. It was oh, so good. My husband actually said, to me, this is really, really good, and had about 4. My kids also loved them; they added their toppings, which will be a great get-together when we invite their friends over.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup refried beans or rice
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, etc.

Instructions

  • Start by adding the shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  • Then add the refried beans or rice and salsa.
  • Mix in the spices and shredded cheese.
  • Mix well.
  • Add about 1/2 cup of filling to the center of the tortilla.
  • Roll up the chimichangas, continue making the chimichangas until you use up all of the fillings.
  • Brush with the melted butter. Set them into the air fryer for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F. After 4 minutes, flip the chimichangas and air fry for another 3 minutes.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 797IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 1mg