Air fryer black bean chimichangas are a crispy and flavorful vegetarian dish that can be easily made at home with minimal effort. These delicious chimichangas are filled with a hearty mixture of black beans, rice, vegetables, and spices and are wrapped in a tortilla before being air-fried to perfection. Served with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, they make a delightful entree or appetizer that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AIR FRYER SHRIMP CHIMICHANGAS
This recipe is sponsored by SeaPak®. When hunger hits, a crispy chimichanga is what we crave. Stuff a flour tortilla with breaded popcorn shrimp, rice, beans and cheese and then air-fry until golden and hot. Topped with salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce and guacamole, this is a diner's delight that elevates humble pantry ingredients to Chopped status.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the popcorn shrimp according to the package directions for the air fryer.
- Bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return to a simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. Stir in the cilantro and lime zest.
- Wrap the flour tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds. Place the tortillas on a cutting board or clean work surface. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 1/4 cup of the refried beans in the center of each tortilla in a rectangular shape. Top with 1/4 cup rice, a quarter of the popcorn shrimp and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
- Fold in the two opposite side of the tortilla over the filling. Fold the side closest to you over the filling, then tightly roll the burrito away from you. Place the chimichanga seam-side down and brush the top and bottom with olive oil. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F. Place the chimichangas in the air fryer basket seam-side down (see Cook's Note). Air fry until golden brown and crisp all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on the top of the chimichangas, then air fry 1 minute more to melt. Serve with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, diced avocado, sour cream and lime wedges.
AIR-FRYER BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS
These chimichangas get a little love from the air fryer, so they're much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Black beans provide protein, and the recipe is a smart way to use up leftover rice. -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt., To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush with olive oil. , In batches, place seam side down on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
AIR FRYER CHIMICHANGAS
Now you can have chimichangas just as crispy as deep frying, minus the calories. Plus they are quick to make in an air fryer and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Top with salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cheese.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken, Neufchatel cheese, diced chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined and Neufchatel has softened been incorporated.
- Heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly on 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 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.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each chimichanga over, mist with cooking spray, and air fry until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1291.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY CHIMICHANGAS
Blueberries and flour tortillas filled with cream cheese and sour cream make these delicious air-fried chimichangas.
Provided by Yoly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer. Carefully fold in blueberries.
- Heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 1/4 cup blueberry mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortillas over the filling, then roll each into a burrito shape. Mist with avocado oil and place in the basket of an air fryer.
- Cook chimichangas in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each chimichanga over, mist with cooking spray, and air fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Spray each chimichanga with avocado oil and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 312.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
Tips:
- Use the right tortillas. Corn or wheat tortillas will both work, but corn tortillas are more traditional and have a slightly better flavor.
- Don't overfill the chimichangas. If you do, they will be difficult to seal and will likely burst open during cooking.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave some space between the chimichangas so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the chimichangas in batches if necessary. If you have a lot of chimichangas to cook, cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Air fryer black bean chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
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