Save on the faff of deep frying and make these super golden and crisp chimichangas simply in the air fryer. Packed full of Meixcan flavour and chilli heat, Mexicana cheese is the ideal addition to these wraps.
Time: 30 mins
Serves: 8 Wraps
Level: Easy
Save on the faff of deep frying and make these super golden and crisp chimichangas simply in the air fryer. Packed full of Meixcan flavour and chilli heat, Mexicana cheese is the ideal addition to these wraps.
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt to the pan and gently fry for 3 – 4 minutes until the onions begin to soften. Add the pepper and fry for a further 2 minutes.
2. Add the cooked chicken to the pan along with the cumin, coriander and cinnamon and stir well, allowing to fry for just 1 minute. Spoon in the chipotle and stir through. Pour in the tomatoes along with 1/3 can water.
3. Add the washed and drained beans and allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the liquid has reduced to create a thick sauce. Place the rice in the microwave for 1 minute to slightly warm before stirring through the chicken mixture.
4. Remove from the heat and prepare the wraps by placing on a flat, clean surface ready to fill and roll. Spoon a little of the mixture into the middle of each wrap. Top with a generous handful of cheese before folding in the ends of the wraps and rolling into a burrito shape, making sure the filling is well sealed.
5. Brush the outside of the chimichangas with a little oil and place in the air fryer to bake 10 minutes until golden on the outside and the cheese has melted on the inside.
6. To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate and generously drizzle with soured cream before sprinkling over a little more crumbled Mexicana. Top with jalapeño slices if desired and fresh coriander. Serve alongside salsa and lettuce.
Cook’s Notes:
– These Chimichangas can be made in advance, wrapped in foil and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. As in accordance to the recipe, (remove the foil) brush with a little oil before popping in the air fryer. If cooking from cold allow an additional 5-6 minute cook time.
Shopping List
2 tbsp oil
1 red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Sea salt & cracked black pepper
1 red pepper, diced
250g cooked chicken, shredded
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chipotle
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 tin black beans, drained and washed
1 220g pack Mexican microwave rice
8 tortilla wraps
150g Mexicana, grated
TO SERVE
Soured cream
Mexicana, crumbled
Jalapeno slices, optional
Fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Salsa
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
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