Air Fryer Breakfast Chimichangas
Air fryer breakfast chimichangas are crispy flour tortillas filled with refried beans, scrambled eggs, tortilla chips, Pepper Jack cheese, and pickled jalapeños. They make a satisfying Tex-Mex breakfast or weekend brunch.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Pastry brush
- skillet
- spatula
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas 10–12 inches
- 1 cup refried beans pinto or black
- 8 large eggs scrambled
- 8 corn tortilla chips crushed
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated
- 24 slices pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup guacamole optional for serving
- ½ cup salsa optional for serving
- ½ cup sour cream optional for serving
Instructions
- Lay the flour tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Divide the refried beans evenly among the tortillas.
- Spread the beans in a rectangle across the center of each tortilla.
- Divide the scrambled eggs among the tortillas.
- Top the eggs with the crushed tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle the Pepper Jack cheese over the fillings.
- Arrange 6 jalapeño slices inside each tortilla.
- Fold one side of each tortilla over the filling.
- Fold both short sides inward and roll tightly to form a sealed burrito.
- Brush the outside of each burrito lightly with vegetable oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the chimichangas seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in batches when necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Turn the chimichangas halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve warm with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve these chimichangas with guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, or a fresh salad. Complete the meal with dishes from our Mexican Recipes, Tex-Mex Recipes, or Brunch Recipes.Recipe Notes
Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down so they remain closed. Do not overcrowd the basket because circulating air creates the crisp exterior. Cook in batches when necessary. Explore our Air Fryer Recipes for more crispy meals.Variations
Add cooked sausage, bacon, ham, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, or bell pepper. Cheddar or Monterey Jack can replace Pepper Jack. Freeze uncooked assembled chimichangas individually for up to one week. Air fry from frozen at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 15 minutes.Wine Advice
A chilled Prosecco refreshes the palate and balances the cheese and jalapeños. A slightly off-dry Riesling is another suitable choice when the filling is especially spicy.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 chimichanga | Calories: 690 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 13 g | Sodium: 1250 mg | Sugar: 4 g