Your favorite burrito gets a crispy, golden makeover in just 5 minutes with this air fryer burrito recipe. At only 291 calories per serving, this healthier twist delivers all the authentic flavors you love – from the perfectly seasoned filling to the wonderfully crunchy tortilla exterior.
It’s a quick, fuss-free way to enjoy restaurant-style burritos right at home, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or satisfying lunch breaks.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Burrito
- Black Beans: 2 cans, drained and rinsed thoroughly
- Fresh Tomato: 1 cup, diced into small chunks
- Green Onions: 3 stalks, finely diced
- Cilantro: 1/2 cup, freshly chopped
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Salsa: 1/4 cup, your favorite variety
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix Filling: Combine black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salsa in a large bowl
- Prep Station: Create an organized assembly area with all ingredients within reach
- Layer Rice: Distribute rice evenly among your tortillas
- Add Mixture: Top rice with your prepared burrito mixture, ensuring equal portions
- Cheese & Roll: Sprinkle cheese and carefully roll into tight burritos
- Air Fry: Place burritos in air fryer basket without stacking or touching
- Cook: Air fry at 340°F for 5 minutes until golden
- Garnish: Top with fresh diced tomatoes and red onions if desired
Air Fryer Tips
Hey there! Want to make sure your burritos turn out amazing? Keep your burritos from touching each other in the air fryer basket – this helps them get perfectly crispy all around. If you’re making a big batch, it’s better to cook them in multiple rounds rather than cramming them all in. The magic happens at 340°F, giving you that lovely crispy outside while keeping the inside nice and warm.
Easy Variations
This veggie burrito is super flexible! Try these simple swaps:
- Switch black beans for pinto beans or refried beans
- Add corn for extra sweetness and crunch
- Spice it up with diced jalapeños or hot sauce
- Use different cheese like pepper jack or Mexican blend
- Swap green onions for diced red onion
- Try different salsas – chunky, smoky, or spicy!
Make It Your Own
Love extra toppings? Once your burrito is done, try adding:
- Fresh avocado or guacamole
- A dollop of sour cream
- Extra fresh salsa
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickled jalapeños
- A squeeze of lime These fresh toppings add amazing flavor and texture!
Storage Tips
Made too many? No problem! These burritos are great for meal prep. Wrap them individually in foil and pop them in the fridge – they’ll stay good for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to eat, just unwrap and warm them up in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 340°F. They’ll come out just as tasty as when you first made them!
Air Fryer Burrito
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Burrito Mixture
- 2 cans Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Fresh Tomato diced
- 3 Green Onions diced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Salsa
Instructions
- Combine all burrito mixture ingredients together in a large bowl, stir to combine.
- Lay out all ingredients to create an assembly area.
- Equally divide rice onto tortillas.
- Then equally divide burrito mixture on the tortillas.
- Top each tortilla with cheese and roll into burritos.
- Put burritos into your air fryer basket or tray. Do not stack burritos but you can line them up. It’s best if they don’t touch.
- Air fry at 340F/171C for 5 minutes.
- Optional: Top with diced tomato, red onion, etc
