Air Fryer Chimichangas Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

Add taco seasoning, diced green chilies, and refried beans to the beef; mix well.

Warm tortillas until pliable.

Place a portion of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla.

Fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Spray the chimichangas with non-stick spray.

Place in the air fryer and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens