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Crispy Air Fryer Chimichangas on a white plate garnished with fresh cilantro and melted cheese

Air Fryer Chimichangas

These Air Fryer Chimichangas are a quick and delicious weeknight meal that achieves crispy perfection without the mess. With a creamy chicken filling, they are your new favorite comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) can hot fire-roasted diced green chiles
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chicken taco seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • null Avocado oil cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Warm a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil, and sauté diced onion for 4-6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add shredded chicken, Neufchâtel cheese, green chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
  4. Heat tortillas in a skillet or directly over a gas burner until soft and pliable.
  5. Spoon ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of shredded cheese on top.
  6. Fold the tortilla: tuck in the top and bottom, then roll tightly into a burrito shape.
  7. Mist the chimichangas with avocado oil cooking spray and place them seam-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4-6 minutes.
  8. Flip the chimichangas, mist again, and cook for another 2-4 minutes until golden and crispy.

Notes

Pro tip: If you’re in the market for an air fryer, look for one with a “reheat” function—you can use it to crisp up leftovers perfectly the next day!