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Air-Fryer Mini Chimichangas

Name: Air-Fryer Mini Chimichangas
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 3/4 cup water; 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 14 egg roll wrappers; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; Cooking spray; Salsa

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Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Sep. 08, 2022

My family raves about these air-fryer chimichangas. Infused with green chiles, the beefy snacks are guaranteed to liven up the party! —Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio

Air-Fryer Mini Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
14 egg roll wrappers
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
Salsa

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with a corner facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom one-third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides.
Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to keep them from drying out.)
In batches, place chimichangas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve warm with salsa and additional sour cream.

Air-Fryer Mini Chimichangas Tips

What can I use instead of egg roll wrappers to make mini chimichangas?

Fresh out of egg roll wrappers? You can use taco-sized flour tortillas to make these chimichangas. Then learn how to use the rest of your package of tortillas while they're fresh.

How can I make mini chimichangas without an air fryer?

Haven't jumped on the air fryer bandwagon yet? No worries—you can make these in a skillet or deep fryer. Just heat an inch of oil to 375° F. Fry chimichangas on each side or until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Can I freeze these mini chimichangas?

You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Transfer to a zip-top freezer bag. Reheat chimichangas in a single layer on a greased air-fryer tray at 375° for 6-8 minutes on each side. For more information, check out our guide to freezing food.
Research contributed by Elizabeth Harris

Nutrition Facts

1 chimichanga: 294 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.