Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
Well last night my air fryer got to make a comeback with this recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas and they were so SO good!
I’ve been so obsessed with grilling and smoking things lately that I have neglected my air fryer.
Poor little thing just has been sitting there all lonely.
How to make Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
I had some leftover grilled chicken that I diced up and mixed with shredded cheddar cheese and salsa for the filling.
Setting up a little chimichanga wrapping station is super easy.
Have a bowl with olive oil and chili powder mixed together along with a brush.
Two large flour tortillas and the yummy chicken filling all ready to go on a cutting board.
Put half the chicken mixture in the center of a flour tortilla.
When wrapping the chimichanga fold in the sides, fold the front part over top and then fold the back part over top.
Use one finger to hold the seam in place and with your other hand brush it with the olive oil.
Place in the air fryer, seam side down, and brush the top and sides with the olive oil.
Set the air fryer for 12 to 14 minutes at 390 degrees.
No need to flip or anything 🙂
These Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas come out of the air fryer crispy, golden brown, and delicious!
Topping ideas are endless with chimichangas!
We went with lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, and a bit more salsa.
You could also go with guacamole, hot sauce, or even some pickled jalapenos too!
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More chicken recipes for the air fryer include…
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Sliders
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
More Complete Meals in the Air Fryer…
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
Chicken chimichangas air fried to crispy perfection
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 burrito size tortillas
- Optional toppings: lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, more salsa, jalapenos
Instructions
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In a bowl mix together the cooked chicken, cheese, and salsa.
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In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and chili powder.
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Lay the tortillas flat and divide the chicken filling evenly in the center of the tortillas.
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Fold in the sides of each tortilla, fold the front over the filling, and fold the back side over top. Hold one finger in place on the seam and brush with the olive oil chili powder mixture. Flip over and brush the top as well.
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Place seam side down in the air fryer. Set the air fryer for 12 to 14 minutes at 390 degrees.
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Serve with optional toppings such as lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, more salsa, and jalapenos.
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