Healthy Air Fryer Chimichangas with Chicken
Crispy, golden chimichangas - but air fried, not deep fried! Stuffed with a hearty filling and finished with a crunchy shell, these are quick, flavorful, and lighter than the classic version.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- Cooking spray or light oil brush
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Cook 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
- Lay tortillas flat.
- Add ¼ of the filling to the lower third of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Fold sides inward, then roll tightly like a burrito.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
- Lightly spray or brush chimichangas with oil.
- Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
- Air fry 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or extra salsa.