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    Air Fryer Chimichangas

    Published: Jan 9, 2021 · Modified: Sep 15, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

    Make these Air Fryer Chimichangas for a delicious and healthier version of the favorite Mexican dish. Use your favorite filling and condiments and you will have a fast and easy weeknight meal everyone will love!

    air fryer chimichanga with toppings
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    One of my guilty pleasures is ordering a huge fried chimichanga at a Mexican restaurant. The flaky, greasy outside and deliciously filled inside is a combo that's hard to resist. But, it comes with a hefty calorie price that I would rather avoid if possible.

    Enter the Air Fryer Chimichanga! You still get a crispy outside and a delicious filling inside, but a lot fewer calories and guilt. Yay! These come together pretty quickly if you are using meat that has already been cooked.

    This is a great recipe for leftover meat in the fridge or a quick and easy meal for any weeknight. This recipe makes 2 large chimichangas but can easily be doubled.

    shredded beef chimichanga made in the air fryer cut in half

    Ingredients Needed to Make Air Fryer Chimichangas

    • flour tortillas, burrito size
    • filling of choice: cooked meat or veggies
    • black beans or pinto beans
    • diced green peppers
    • salsa
    • sour cream
    • shredded cheese
    • avocado slices or guacamole
    • sliced jalapeños

    How to Make Chimichangas in the Air Fryer

    1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm up the meat, beans, and green peppers together.
    2. Warm up your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds so they are warm and pliable. Place half of the filling mixture into the middle of the tortilla. Wrap the tortilla as tightly as you can just like a burrito.
    3. Spray the air fryer basket and then place both rolled-up tortillas inside. Spray the top of the chimichangas with non-stick spray and air Fry them at 350° for 8 minutes. Flip, spray, and heat for another 4 minutes on the other side.
    4. Add your favorite toppings and condiments and enjoy!
    chimichangas in air fryer basket after air frying

    Filling and Topping Suggestions

    For this recipe, I used my Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef. You could also use Carnitas, rotisserie chicken, or ground beef cooked in taco seasoning. If you are not a meat-eater, you can stuff these chimis with roasted veggies or just beans and rice!

    Toppings and condiments are super important in my house and can take an "ok" meal to an AMAZING meal. Here are some ideas for what to put on top of your chimichangas (or inside):

    • salsa
    • sour cream
    • shredded cheese
    • sliced avocados or guacamole
    • shredded lettuce
    • black olives
    • tomatoes
    • onions
    • fresh cilantro
    chimichanga cooked in air fryer with toppings
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    Which Air Fryer to Use For This Recipe

    There are so many different types of air fryers out there now, and each one is slightly different. There are countertop air fryers, air fryer ovens, and air fryer attachments to name a few. They even make full-size ovens that act as air fryers now!!

    I have the COSORI Pro Air Fryer Oven Combo (shown below) and I love it. It does take up some counter space so make sure you have room for it. If you want a smaller option, check out the COSORI Small Air Fryer.

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    What If I Don't Have An Air Fryer?

    No Air Fryer? No problem! You can make baked chimichangas in the oven and get a similar result! Brush the top of the chimichangas with butter or olive oil to get a nice brown and crispy outside. Bake at 400º for about 25 minutes.

    More Mexican-Inspired Recipes

    • Baked Chile Rellenos
    • Mexican Pizza Recipe
    • Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken
    • Easy Chile Relleno Enchiladas
    • Air Fryer Taquitos
    air fryer chimichanga with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro
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    air fryer chimichanga with sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion on top

    Air Fryer Chimichangas

    Air Fryer Chimichangas are easy to make and much healthier than the fried version!
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • tongs
    • non-stick spray
    • foil

    Ingredients

    • 2 flour tortillas, burrito size
    • 2 cups filling of choice: meat or veggies
    • ½ can black beans, rinsed (or pinto beans)
    • 1 small can of diced green peppers (4 oz. can)

    Toppings and Condiments

    • salsa
    • sour cream
    • shredded cheese
    • avocado or guacamole
    • diced tomatoes and onions

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the meat, beans, and green peppers together, stirring occasionally.
      shredded beef with mexican spices, green chiles and black beans in a pan
    • Warm-up your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds so they are warm and pliable. This makes it easier to roll the filling inside. Place half of the filling mixture into the middle of the tortilla, draining as much liquid as you can before you put it on. Wrap the tortilla, nice and tight, just like a burrito.
      chimichangas on air fryer basket before cooking
    • Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick and then place the chimichangas inside. Spray the top of them with non-stick spray and cook them at 350°F for 8 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side. At this point, your chimichangas should be done but if you want them a little more brown, you can cook on the first side for a few more minutes.
      chimichangas in air fryer basket after air frying
    • Add your favorite toppings and condiments and enjoy!
      air fryer chimichanga with toppings

    Notes

    • This recipe is assuming you are using meat that has already been cooked. If you need to cook the meat first, this will add a little time to the total.
    • You can also brush the top of the chimichangas with butter before cooking if desired.
    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Air Fryer and follow all safety guidelines.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sondra Barker says

      January 13, 2021 at 1:26 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe, looks amazing!

      Reply
    2. Marina says

      January 12, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic recipe, thank u!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 12, 2021 at 4:51 pm

        You are welcome, Marina!

        Reply
    3. Chef Dennis says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      This is making me crave right now!

      Reply
    4. Emily says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Thanks for giving me another reason to use my air fryer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 10:31 pm

        Of course! Any excuse to bust out the air fryer, right?

        Reply
    5. Gabriela says

      January 12, 2021 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Yes, Yes, Yes, this looks so good. I had never thought about making them in the Air Fryer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 12, 2021 at 3:12 am

        Gabriela, you are going to love it!

        Reply
    6. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Chimichangas are one of my go to choices when we go out for Mexican food. I am tempted to marchee them at home now!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 10:31 pm

        I hope you do! They are close to the real thing but you will definitely feel better after...LOL!

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! So delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    8. Giangi says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe. I was on the fence about getting the air fryer, but not anymore.
      Your recipe sounds amazing and cannot wait to try ti,

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        You are so welcome and I promise you will not regret getting an air fryer!

        Reply
    9. Karissa says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an air fryer! I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Oh good, it's a perfect beginner air fryer recipe!

        Reply
    10. Raquel says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and healthy too! <3

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Isn't it great when that happens?

        Reply
    11. Kalu says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an air fryer so this recipe is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Of course, this is a great recipe to try out your new air fryer!

        Reply
    12. Julie Menghini says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      These air fryer chimichangas are fabulous! Perfectly crispy on the outside and beautiful filling on the inside. Making these ASAP!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks, Julie, you are going to LOVE them!

        Reply
    13. Laura says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I love using my air fryer and it's a great way to make these.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you, Laura! I love my air fryer as well...LOL!

        Reply
    14. Sisley White says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      This is such a clever idea. I can't wait to try it and see how it works. I love chimichangas and I will take any opportunity to make them.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        Thanks, Sisley. You are going to love how easy these are to make!

        Reply
    15. rika says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love chimichangas and I've been using my air fryer lately! Yum!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        This is the perfect recipe for you, enjoy!

        Reply
    16. Dannii says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great way to use an air fryer. I bet they get so crispy.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        They do get pretty crispy...gotta love the air fryer!

        Reply
    17. Megan says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      The air fryer gets them nice and crispy! Love!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 11, 2021 at 5:23 pm

        I'm so glad to hear it, Megan!

        Reply

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