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Air Fryer Shredded Beef Chimichanga Recipe

Crispy air fryer chimichanga with shredded beef. This healthier version of a popular deep fried dish will become a family favorite dish. Top with tomatoes, sour cream and any ingredient you love in burritos.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 Chimichanga
Calories: 547 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • Prepared Mexican shredded beef
  • flour tortillas
  • olive or avocado oil
  • chopped tomatoes
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Pan fried shredded beef to remove some of the moisture out of the meat.
  2. Warm the tortillas on a skillet over medium heat to soften the tortillas.
  3. Place a tortilla on a platter and put 3/4 cup of shredded beef in the middle of the tortilla, and evenly spread the meat leaving a couple of inches around the tortilla.
  4. Fold in the outside of the tortilla (horizontal sides), then start folding horizontally rolling the tortilla into a burrito.
  5. With a pastry brush dipped in oil lightly coat all sides of the burrito.
  6. Place seam side down in the air fryer.
  7. Turn air fryer on. Heat at 375°F for 10 minutes, then turn chimichanga over and air fry for an additional 6-10 minutes.
  8. Put the chimichanga on a serving dish and top with tomatoes, crema and any other ingredients you would love on the chimichanga.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 547kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 39g (78%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 316mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Chimichanga

Amount Per Serving

Calories 547

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 547kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 39g 78%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 316mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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