Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas deliver restaurant-quality results with just 8 minutes of cooking time. At only 355 calories per serving, you'll get 28g of satisfying protein while cutting down on oil compared to deep-fried versions.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1 1/2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
- 1 can Chopped green chiles undrained
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- 4 flour tortillas 8-inch
- 3/4 cup Refried Beans
- 1 cup Cheddar jack cheese shredded
For Serving
- Sour Cream for serving
- Pico de Gallo for serving
- Fresh Cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, chilies, taco seasoning, water, and lime juice, stirring to coat. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through.
- Place a tortilla on a work surface, and spread 3 tablespoons of the refried beans in the middle. Top with about 1/4 of the chicken mixture (¾ cup) and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Fold sides of tortilla in. Fold bottom over filling and sides, then roll up tightly. Set aside, seam side down, and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Lightly spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray, as well as the outside of each filled tortilla.
- Place 2 chimichangas, seam side down, in the basket, and cook at 400 degrees F for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and heated through. Repeat cooking with remaining chimichangas.
- Serve with sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1497mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1192IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 3mg
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