Description
A delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chimichanga recipe featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, jasmine rice, pinto beans, and a blend of cheeses wrapped in flour tortillas and air fried to golden perfection. Served with sour cream, red enchilada sauce, and fresh pico de gallo, this easy-to-make meal provides a satisfying Tex-Mex flavor with a crispy finish in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 can pinto beans
- 6 flour tortillas
- 8 oz red enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup diced cilantro
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese blend
- 1 tbsp melted butter
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion and jalapeño to a lightly oiled sauté pan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are translucent and softened.
- Add garlic and chicken: Stir in minced garlic and then add shredded rotisserie chicken to the pan. Mix well until everything is fully combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Heat beans: Rinse the pinto beans and place them in a small saucepan. Heat on medium until warm.
- Assemble chimichangas: Using a medium-sized ice cream scoop, place one portion of cooked jasmine rice and one portion of the chicken mixture onto a flour tortilla. Top with warm pinto beans, cheese blend, diced cilantro, and a spoonful of red enchilada sauce.
- Roll tortillas: Roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito shape, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed.
- Prepare for air frying: Brush the top of each rolled burrito with melted butter to encourage crisping during cooking.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360ºF (182ºC) for even cooking.
- Cook chimichangas: Place the burritos seam side down in the air fryer basket or dish to seal them. Air fry for 6-7 minutes or until the chimichangas are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve and garnish: Top the cooked chimichangas with sour cream, additional enchilada sauce, and fresh pico de gallo as desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful air fryer chimichangas!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- If you want extra crispiness, flip the chimichangas halfway through cooking in the air fryer.
- Serve with rice and beans on the side for a fuller meal.
- Make sure to brush melted butter on the tortillas for a golden crust.
