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Air Fryer Enchiladas Recipe

Air fryer chicken enchiladas are made from leftover chicken, tortillas and cheese for a fast meal. Change up Taco Tuesday and make enchiladas in the air fryer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 558 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning *see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, separated Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 oz green chili canned or fresh
  • 10 oz Green enchilada sauce

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken, cream cheese, chilis, and HALF of the shredded cheese to a mixing bowl. Add the taco seasoning and mix thoroughly.
  2. Heat the corn tortillas by microwaving them for 20-30 seconds to soften them.
  3. Use a shallow pan that fits in your air fryer, or line the air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminum foil to hold these as they cook.
  4. Add a thin layer of sauce to the pan or foil. Put the tortillas on a cutting board and add 2 tablespoons of the enchilada mixture. Roll the tortilla up and place it in the prepared pan.
  5. Fill the pan with enchiladas in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Once the pan is full, it cover with the sauce and remaining cheese. If you are making multiple batches, divide sauce and cheese evenly.
  7. Cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until the tortilla ends are crispy and the cheese is melted.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes since the filling will be very hot. Serve topped with cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Serving size assumes 2 enchiladas per person.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to season the chicken.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to season the chicken.
  • Quick Variations:
  • Quick Variations:
  • If you don't have green enchilada sauce, you can substitute red sauce or salsa instead.
  • You can replace the corn tortillas with flour tortillas.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with a can of black beans or kidney beans.
  • Replace the chicken with cooked pork, ground beef, or another cooked meat.
  • If you don't have green enchilada sauce, you can substitute red sauce or salsa instead.
  • You can replace the corn tortillas with flour tortillas.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with a can of black beans or kidney beans.
  • Replace the chicken with cooked pork, ground beef, or another cooked meat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 1728mg (72%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 361mg (36%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558

% Daily Value*

Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1728mg 72%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1575IU 32%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 361mg 36%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.