

Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Chimichangas are essentially fried burritos, which, don't get us wrong, we absolutely love. Sometimes we don't love the excess oil or simply the act of deep frying. It's messy. Make your chicken chimichangas in the air fryer instead for an exceptionally crispy burrito.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1
small yellow onion, chopped
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp.
chili powder
- 1 tsp.
ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
- 3/4 cup
salsa
- 4 cups
shredded cooked chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1
(15-oz.) can refried beans
- 8
large flour tortillas
- 1 cup
shredded cheddar
- 1 cup
shredded pepper jack
- 1/2 cup
sour cream, plus more for serving
Olive oil cooking spray
Hot sauce and guacamole, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add salsa and bring to a simmer, then add chicken and toss to coat; season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Step 2Spread about 1/4 cup beans in center of tortillas, then sprinkle with both cheeses. Top with about 1⁄2 c. chicken mixture and sour cream. Roll into a burrito by folding top and bottom of tortilla into center, then fold right side over filling, tucking and tightly rolling to seal. Transfer to a plate seam side down.
- Step 3Working in batches, in an air-fryer basket, arrange burritos seam side down; spray with cooking spray. Cook at 400° for 5 minutes, then turn, spray with more cooking spray, and cook 5 minutes more.
- Step 4Divide chimichangas among plates. Drizzle with hot sauce and sour cream. Serve with guacamole alongside.
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