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.
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken, Neufch?tel cheese, green chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined and Neufch?tel has been evenly incorporated.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Tips
Regular cream cheese can be used in place of Neufch?tel cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 455 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 26% |
Saturated Fat9g | 47% |
Cholesterol70mg | 23% |
Sodium1292mg | 56% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein25g | |
Vitamin C14mg | 69% |
Calcium116mg | 9% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium269mg | 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.
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