Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas are a Mexican entre that is a tortilla filled with ground beef, chicken, or beans, and deep-fried. Save on extra fat and calories and air fry them instead. Top them with your favorite zero point ingredients such as Greek Yogurt, tomatoes, scallions, lettuce, and fat-free refried beans.
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chocolate Cake, Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Air Fryer Fish and Chips, Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Chimichangas come out great and extra crispy in the air fryer plus it only takes 15 minutes to make them!
I wondered what it would be like making those in my air fryer and I loved the way they came out!
The tortilla gets super crispy after spraying it with some cooking spray. I just took about ½ a cup of the chicken and placed it in the middle of the tortilla then rolled it up.
If you don't have an air fryer try baking these in the oven for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
Ingredients Needed
- Shredded Chicken - Deli-style cooked shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breast. Get it at Sam's Club or Costco.
- Can chopped green chilies - for some extra heat
- Whipped Cream Cheese - Use room temperature cream cheese, it is easier to mix all the ingredients together that way
- Cheddar Cheese - or Mexican shredded cheese blend
- Taco Seasoning - s a blend of spices used to flavor ground beef or other meats for use in tacos. It typically includes a combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sometimes salt and pepper. It can be purchased pre-mixed, or made at home using individual spices. I usually buy the Lower Sodium Taco Seasoning packets.
- Flour Tortillas - 8 to 10 inches are the best because you can fold them up like a burrito. Make your own or use a can of store bought.
- Enchilada Sauce for adding on top of the cooked enchiladas.
Chimichanga Toppings
- Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese - I like to use reduced fat to help lower the calories
- Make my Smoked Salsa or Smoked Queso to go on top of the Chimichangas or
- Top it off with some of the The Best Damn Guacamole Ever!
- Plain Greek Yogurt - This will add some more protein and it's a good substitute for sour cream.
- Add some corn and black beans to the chicken mixture for some fiber.
- Cilantro or Scallions for garnish (optional)
How to make Air Fryer Chimichangas
Step 1: In a bowl add the cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, chiles, taco seasoning, and cheddar Cheese. Mix well to combine
Step 2: Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees.
Step 3: Place about ½ cup of the chicken mixture in the middle of the flour tortilla. Fold each sides in then fold down the middle of the tortilla and roll it up.
Step 4: Place the chimichangas in an air fryer basket and spray them with cooking spray. Let the chimichangas air fry for 10 minutes.
When the chimichangas are done spoon some enchilada sauce over the chimichangas and top with cheese. Add them to the microwave and let the cheese melt and the sauce warm up.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Recipe FAQS
You can serve these with some Fat Free refried beans for 0 smart points, rice, or use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream!
Yes, try these with the Zero Net Carb tortillas from Mission. These are so good and only 25 calories.
Store any of the leftover chicken in air tight containers to use up for the next day. The chicken can be made the day ahead. Having leftover chicken you can make chimichangas any day of the week!
I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.
Best Air Fryer Tips
The air fryer is so great for cooking simple basic food like air fryer steak, air fryer hard-boiled eggs, and air fryer bacon. Cook up some air fryer chicken breasts for the week and use it chicken quesadillas.
Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the basket. Place items in a single layer in the air fryer basket or some food will not cook properly or all the way through.
Use a spray oil such as Pam to get food extra crispy and to save on calories.
Use parchment paper on the bottom of your air fryer for easy clean up.
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Air Fryer Chimichangas
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
Chimichangas are a Mexican entre that is a tortilla filled with ground beef, chicken, or beans, and deep-fried. Save on extra fat and calories and air fry them instead. Top them with your favorite zero point ingredients such as Greek Yogurt, tomatoes, scallions, lettuce, and fat-free refried beans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 4 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 1oz package reduced sodium taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4 (8 or 10 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 10 oz can of Red or Green Enchilada Sauce
Toppings: More shredded cheese, Greek Yogurt, cilantro, or chopped scallions.
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Place about ½ cup of the chicken mixture in the middle of the flour tortilla. Fold each sides in then fold down the middle of the tortilla and roll it up.
- Place the chimichangas in an air fryer basket and spray them with cooking spray.
- Set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the chimichangas are done spoon some enchilada sauce over the chimichangas and top with cheese. Add them to the microwave and let the cheese melt and the sauce warm up.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
myWW points: Blue 3; Green 4; Purple 3
My WW Personal Points: 3 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 374
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 43
Jenna says
This is a recipe for air fryer chimichangas. If that's what you want to do then go for it, you don't need to question my recipe. Thanks.
Linda says
Why dirty the skillet to cook chicken,etc and then the air fryer? Why not brown shells in skillet, put aside, cook filling, combine, put back in skillet to warm and then eat. Easy peasy
Michael Murphy says
These are delicious and easy too make!
Grace says
I didn't see the instructions for the air fryer. Can you please send them to me Thank you.
www.primegroupfoods.com says
There is cerdtainly a lot to learn about this subject.
I really like all the points you made.
Jenna says
Yes. You could also just freeze the chicken mixture and take it out when you need it.
Karen says
Can I freeze the chimichangas? Cannot eat 30+ at one time!!!
Jenna says
Sorry, the recipe I used, used the oil and I didn't update it to the air fryer version. I updated it with the air fryer instructions.
Liz says
I love the idea of using my air fryer to make chimichangas, and your ingredients sound great, but do you have any actual air fryer instructions (time/temp)? Your recipe instructions seem to have the user pan-fry the chimichangas in quite a bit of oil instead of using an air fryer which while it sounds delicious :), seems just as unhealthy as deep frying. Thanks!