I even posted it to Facebook. This was so good! I cooked a single chimichanga in my air frier for 8 mins., but I think it was just a tad too long. Used what I had available: small organic grape tomatoes, shallot, rotisserie chicken, Monterrey Jack cheese, iceberg (love the crunch with recipes like this one), omitted the green chiles (not best for GERD; sprinkled lightly with smoked paprika instead), along with other recipe ingredients. Much prefer the freshly-made chimichangas. Can you use cooking spray instead of oil? Spray them with a coat of olive oil spray. I made them for dinner last night, and my family loved them! Did you bake them on a rack in a pan to get underneath, too? This site uses cookies to help provide the best user experience. These are really delicious! Thanks so much! This pork Meximelt Recipe (…, We are heading into appetizer season. The box is on the top right hand corner of my iPadscroll to the very top of the page. In case you use the burrito size tortillas, you will in all likelihood best be capable of cook dinner 2 at a time inside the air fryer. To finish them, they are delicious with a dollop of sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado.”. I purchased pico already made from the grocery store which made it even easier to prep. My favorite type of recipe. Even the kids! Crunch created a parade in my mouth! I did – I froze the extras I didn’t need for dinner in a freezer bag, after assembly but before cooking. Fill the chimihanga within the center, as soon as it’s crammed, fold the perimeters closest to the filling up and then the opposite  aspects in. The flavor was AH-MAZING! I followed the recipe exactly … except I used toothpicks to hold the chimichangas together in the air fryer for the first 4 minutes. I really like the Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas but the burrito-sized ones have gotten nearly impossible to find in our local stores. (For a toaster oven–style air fryer, cook at 350°F; the timing remains the same.) The pico de gallo really made these over the top delicious. Disclaimer Yay! Hi Gina!! Gained some weight anyway. Thank you for including cooking directions using toaster oven–style air fryer!!! I made them because my husband loves Mexican food and always orders Chimichangas when we go out. They are great to make anytime you have leftover chicken. Thank you Gina!!!! Because the chimichanga cooks, it’s going to seal the sides together. Thanks! Reheated leftover ones  in the toaster oven but that great “fresh crunch” gets a bit “lost.”  Will be making again, but won’t freeze any, as has been suggested in a few comments. I certainly went with the taco size tortillas, clearly because I idea it was better element size and become able to in shape greater inside the air fryer. I baked them and they were delicious!! Yum! I weighed out 12 ounces and divided that into 4 tortillas (3oz a piece) and still had chicken leftover. This was the first thing I made from the air fryer book. I got the recipe in my inbox today, went to the store to get the ingredients I needed, and made them for supper tonight! Thanks. I use El Pato brand tomato sauce that I find in the Mexican section of my local Wal-Mart store. I thought they were a little bland and could have used some more spice but otherwise very good. I cooked my chicken in the instant pot with 1/2 jar of salsa. Cook at 360 degrees for 8 minutes. Disclosure – I may get a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. I grew up in Southwest Arkansas and we love that area so much. You could make the chicken mixture ahead of time. These were good. until crisp. Made this for lunch today using the rotisserie chicken and it was so fast and delicious!!! Well done. Husband approved! I have two leftover to have later this week! Is the 7 points for purple plan an error? It was all fantastic!! whether or not it…, DELICIOUS CHEESY MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE …, PAN SEARED COD IN WHITE WINE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE Healthy…. Hubby loved them, too! I made these for dinner last night and both my husband and son asked me to make sure I put them on the repeat list. Made HALF recipe and still got that night’s meal plus left overs for last night. LOVED the Pico de Gallo; the store bought is nasty and full of unwanted “stuff.”  Besides, the fresh taste accentuates the dish. They were super simple to put together using rotisserie chicken breast I had on hand and just adding the citrus juice and green chilis. The tortilla was almost too hard to cut with a knife. Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. Air Fryer Beef and Bean Chimichangas are a quick and easy meal for your busy weeknights. My husband and I love the Chuychanga from Chuy’s and this was a close replicate! Will it be again? Great recipe – again! I froze extras and will air fry them this weekend for lunch! Check on them at 5 minutes to be sure they are cooking nicely. Now I can’t wait to make more. I’m excited to share a recipe from The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: The 75 Best Healthy Recipes for Your Air Fryer to give you a sneak peak of what’s inside! To make it a meal, serve them with a side of Cilantro Lime Rice or Refried Beans. I made them when I got my cookbook, I am planning on making them for company next time. Otherwise very good. Thank you! Chimichangas, deep-fried burritos popular in Tex-Mex cuisine, are seriously delicious, but usually dripping in grease and loaded with calories. Serve immediately. I followed the recipe as written and served with the cuban beans as well. Learn how your comment data is processed. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix together refried beans and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. I can’t wait to try these now! Had a mild stroke last year. Brown the ground beef and add the taco seasoning as instructed. We will definitely make these again. Not burnt, but tortilla was super crispy, not my best. I’ve never made chimichanga before and I usually don’t order them in Mexican restaurants either so I don’t have anything to compare these with. Just what I was looking for, I am in the process of printing some recipes. One day, I will try warming them up in a dry cast iron skillet (like I reheat pizza to stay crisp), but so far, I have been impatient and lazy . These also work really well with Gina’s recipe: “Embarrassingly easy crock pot salsa chicken thighs.” I made the chicken over the weekend and used it for salads, then used the chicken again as a filling for this and it was so tasty! I live on my own, so making a protein and using it several different ways throughout the week is super helpful so my meals do not get repetitive. I use these non-aerosol spray bottles to spritz olive oil on the chimichangas. Air Fryer Beef and Bean Chimichangas are a quick and easy meal for your busy weeknights. I wanted another but I’ll save it for lunch tomorrow. Then followed recipe exactly. I would have saved a lot of time if the chicken was cooked already or used rotisserie, but I used what I had. Can’t find Pinterest tab. I was “worried” about the orange and lime elements but these were SO GOOD! “Fried” in toaster oven on convection-cook. Definitely will be making this over and over. I made the avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette on the side and I was so impressed with how amazing it was! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. You’re the best and this was an excellent recipe, my entire family loved it!!! Don’t have an air fryer so we baked them as enchiladas with a salsa verde on top and a bit more shredded cheese. But the flavor was wonderful. Would love to serve these at a party and wondering if you or anyone else have tried making them ahead. Super simple to make. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I used the Ole Extreme Wellness tortillas…if I try again I will use a different brand I think. They were crispy and delicious. Definitely a new family favorite! I believe these are actually 10 points on the green WW plan based on all of the nutrition info you have listed. To add more volume to the wraps I used some fresh mushrooms that I cooked till soft with a small Jalapeno pepper and cilantro splash of orange juice, then I mixed that with two wedges of laughing cow cheddar. I made this last night for dinner. Thank you for the recipe. For the pico de gallo: In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Thanks! I am wondering if that affects the crispness. This results in a crisp tortilla, which is easy to achieve in the air fryer without all the excess oil. Spritz them with oil then bake them in the oven or in your air fryer (my favorite method!) These look absolutely amazing. I made the chicken mixture ahead of time which made dinner prep simple and quick. Maybe too much chicken juice?? These were amazing! Thanks for all the great recipes you give us! Had not eaten chimichangas in nearly 15 years (before having to embrace GF diet). Mix well to incorporate. Thanks Gina! I made these for dinner the other night and everyone liked them! Hi, I'm Jennifer - Married mother of two wonderful kids, passionate home cook, and full-time account manager for a software company. My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). They cooked up beautifully. (receta = recipe), I made this recipe and was too rushed to get out my air fryer so I baked it in the oven and it came out nicely! cuisine. (Make sure each chimichanga is tightly wrapped and seam side down in the basket or it will open during cooking.) I think I will have to increase the time on the air fryer  as the tortillas were not as crisp as I like. We have a new plan for Mexican food now! On each tortilla, layer a scoop of refried beans, a scoop of ground beef mixture, and shredded cheese. Did anyone have any of the chicken filling left over? Blessings. Wish I could have fingered put how to put it in my WW log…. Once done they should be lightly browned on top and the tortilla will be nicely secured. It is better in the air fryer but if you don’t have one, you can bake it with cooking spray on a greased cookie sheet or silicon baking sheet. These turned out a lot better than I thought they would. for hubby. Click on the box with the arrow pointing up and pick Pinterest from the options. The hardest part was rolling the tortilla up with it stuffed with ingredients, but it turned out perfect! Hover on the recipe picture and the Pinterest “P” will pop up in the corner. Chicken Chimichangas (Air Fryer or Baked). AWESOME !!! Did about 12 minutes in the air fryer as I fit all four into it so it needed a few extra minutes. Do you furnish WE points with recipes? Can these be made ahead of time? Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Pinterest.