Air Fryer Chimichangas

Ready in less than an 30 minutes, this Air Fryer Chimichanga Recipe is so easy to throw together! The outside gets just as crispy as baking and is much healthier than the restaurant version!

1

BLOOM SPICES

Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add in onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add in the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Stir in oregano, cumin and chili powder and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2

ADD TOMATO SAUCE

Stir in tomato sauce and green chilies.

3

ADD CHICKEN

Cook for 1-2 minutes then add in cooked shredded chicken and toss to coat.

4

ASSEMBLE

Lay out the tortillas and top each one with 1/4 cup refried beans, 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.

5

ROLL THE CHIMICHANGAS

Like you would a burrito then brush with oil. You can also spray them with nonstick cooking spray too.

6

AIR FRY

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray the metal insert of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Add in the chimichangas seam side down. Cook for 4 minutes, flip then cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Serve mmediately with homemade white Queso, shredded lettuce, Pico De Gallo and black olives. Enjoy!

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