Air Fryer Enchiladas
Description
Air fryer enchiladas with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and plenty of red sauce and cheddar. Crisp edges, tender centers, on the table in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 corn tortillas
- 15 ounce red enchilada sauce, about 2 cups, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- ½ cup white onion, chopped and divided
- 1 jalapeño, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain the grease well.
- Stack the corn tortillas, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave 30 seconds. Keep covered until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, black beans, drained Rotel, ¼ cup of the chopped onion, ¾ cup of the cheese, and ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce. Reserve a spoonful each of Rotel and onion for topping.
- Line the air fryer basket with foil, folding the edges up to contain the sauce. Spread ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce across the bottom.
- Fill each tortilla with about ⅓ cup of filling, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a single layer. Do not stack. Work in batches if needed.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top and cover with the remaining cheese.
- Lay a loose sheet of foil over the top. Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Remove the foil and cook 4 to 5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Top with the reserved Rotel and onion, sliced jalapeño, and any toppings you like.
Equipment
- Aluminum foil or air fryer safe pan
Notes
- Batch cooking: Most 5- to 6-quart baskets fit 5 to 6 enchiladas. Crowding produces soft, pale tortillas.
- All air fryer: Cook the raw beef at 380°F for 4 minutes, stir, then 3 minutes more. Drain and season.
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and add 2 to 3 minutes to the covered cook time.
- Reheating: 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1293kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 95gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 254mgSodium: 3385mgPotassium: 1688mgFiber: 21gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2743IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 990mgIron: 11mg