🥩 Air-Fried Crispy Beef Chimichangas 🇲🇽 (Dinner)

Lay your flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. If they feel stiff, microwave them for 10 seconds to make them completely pliable. Divide the seasoned beef, shredded cheese, and diced green chilies evenly into the lower center of each tortilla.

Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla tightly over the filling, tuck in the left and right sides securely, and roll upward tightly to form a neat, closed rectangular package. Brush all sides of the burrito generously with melted butter or oil, ensuring the seam is fully saturated.

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Place the chimichangas into the air fryer basket seam-side down to immediately lock the structure under the weight of the roll. Air fry for 7–8 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through, until the tortilla skin is completely blistered, golden-brown, and rigid.

Use tongs to remove the hot chimichangas from the basket. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half diagonally—listen for that spectacular shattered crunch. Top immediately with cold sour cream, vibrant guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo for a thrilling temperature contrast!