Air Fryer Chimichangas

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Chimichangas in the air fryer are just as crispy as deep-frying, minus the extra calories. Plus they are quick and easy to make — perfect for a busy-night dinner. Top with salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cheese.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened

  • 1 (4 ounce) can hot fire-roasted diced green chiles (such as Ortega®)

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chicken taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

  • avocado oil cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken, Neufchâtel cheese, green chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined and Neufchâtel has been evenly incorporated.

  3. Heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with a heaping tablespoon of Mexican cheese. Fold the top and bottom of tortillas over the filling, then roll each into a burrito shape. Mist with cooking spray and place in the basket of an air fryer.

  4. Air-fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each chimichanga over, mist with cooking spray, and air-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes more.

    Close up of Air Fryer chimichangas garnished with cilantro

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Recipe Tip

You can use regular cream cheese instead of Neufchâtel cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455 Calories
21g Fat
41g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1292mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 269mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.