Description
Make incredibly crispy, golden Air Fryer Beef and Cheese Chimichangas. This recipe brings the rich flavor of Tex-Mex comfort food to your table quickly, offering a crunchy texture without the deep-fry mess. You will love this simple, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 8 Small Flour Tortillas (Burrito size)
- Cooking Spray (for air fryer)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir the salsa, cumin, and chili powder into the cooked beef. Heat through for about two minutes.
- Remove the beef mixture from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until just melted.
- Lay a tortilla flat. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef and cheese mixture slightly off-center on the tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling.
- Tightly roll the tortilla from the bottom up to create a sealed log shape. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Lightly spray the rolled chimichangas on all sides with cooking spray.
- Place the chimichangas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly brush the tortillas with melted butter before spraying them with oil.
- If you prefer chicken, substitute the ground beef with cooked, shredded chicken breast.
- Ensure the filling is not too wet before rolling, or your chimichangas may tear.
- This recipe is designed for quick cooking; adjust time based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg