Air Fryer Shrimp Chimichangas are so flavorful and super easy to make in the air fryer, a guilt free way to enjoy chimichangas!
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 burrito size tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese of choice (I used Monterey Jack)
- Optional toppings: more salsa, lettuce, sour cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, guacamole
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Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and put them in a bowl. Add 1/2 Tbsp of the olive oil, 1 tsp of the chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cumin. Toss until evenly mixed.
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Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 8 minutes.
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In another bowl add the remaining 1 1/2 Tbsps olive and remaining 1 tsp chili powder.
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Lay a tortilla flat and add 1/4 of the cooked shrimp (approx 6 pieces of shrimp), 1/4 of the salsa, and 1/4 of the shredded cheese in the center. Fold the sides in, fold the front part of the tortilla over the filling, and roll into a burrito/ chimichanga. Brush all sides with the olive oil chili powder mixture and place in the air fryer basket. Repeat with remaining chimichangas.
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Set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.
Note: Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do these in two batches.
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Serve with optional toppings such as more salsa, lettuce, sour cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, guacamole if desired.