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Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos Recipe

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These Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, all seasoned with taco spices and wrapped in burrito-sized flour tortillas. Air frying gives them a crispy golden exterior while keeping the inside warm and melty, served with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream for garnish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup fresh pico de gallo

Burrito Wraps

  • 6 flour tortillas, burrito size
  • Cooking spray

For Serving

  • Sour cream
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for perfectly crisp burritos.
  2. Combine filling ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and fresh pico de gallo until well combined and creamy.
  3. Assemble burritos: Place one flour tortilla on a flat surface and scoop about 1 cup of the filling mixture into the center. Fold in the sides to contain the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a secure burrito.
  4. Prepare for air frying: Spray the exterior of each burrito generously with cooking spray to promote browning and crispness during air frying.
  5. Air fry first side: Place the burritos in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 5 minutes at 400°F to crisp the bottom side.
  6. Flip and spray: Carefully flip each burrito over, then spray the newly exposed side with cooking spray to help it crisp as well.
  7. Air fry second side: Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F until the burritos are golden and heated through.
  8. Serve: Remove the burritos from the air fryer and serve warm, garnished with extra pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream for a fresh and creamy finish.

Notes

  • You can swap rotisserie chicken for freshly cooked chicken or leftover cooked chicken if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to taste for milder or spicier burritos.
  • If your air fryer is small, cook burritos in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even crisping.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
  • Leftover burritos can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispness.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/air-fryer-southwest-chicken-burritos-recipe/