Air Fryer Breakfast Chimichangas

Breakfast Chimichangas are the way to start the day. They’re loaded with protein, flavor, and all your breakfast favorites! This is the ultimate air-fried breakfast recipe.

They’re similar to breakfast burritos but with a fried flour tortilla shell for added crunch. Burritos are identical to the chimichangas you get at Disney California Adventure. This air-fried breakfast chimichangas recipe is a game-changer for your breakfast game.

Since breakfast is the most essential part of the day, don’t you think we should start treating it like this? Why waste time eating sugary cereal bowls when you can fill your bellies with such recipes?

The meat and cheese paired with the softness of the tortilla prove that breakfast is the time to spoil yourself – and enjoy every bite.

If you’re a fan of all things breakfast, check out our bacon, egg, and cheese bagelshashbrowns casserole or this oven-baked bacon.

What stands out

• This easy breakfast recipe is versatile in what you fill inside the center of each tortilla.
• It is loaded with hearty ingredients that are going to fuel your body.
• It is an excellent source of protein that can be used for breakfast sausages or swapped in with bacon or other protein sources.
• It is cheaper than eating out and has easy everyday ingredients to make.
• Good for meal planning and freezing for later reheating and topping with your usual salsa.
• You can easily add ingredients you love to customize your golden brown chimichangas.

Ingredients Needed For Sausage and Egg Chimichangas

• Flour Tortillas
• Breakfast sausage
• Potato
• Shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Oil

How to make Chimichangas for Breakfast

Cut up the potato into cubes. (about 1 ½ inches in size) Cover in oil, salt & pepper, then put them in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.

Cook the sausage in a skillet on the stove. Break apart the sausage until it’s crumbly. Once cooked, remove the sausage from the skillet.

Whisk the egg into the sausage grease and scramble it.

Mix the sausage, eggs, potatoes, and cheese in a bowl.

Combine the ingredients in a flour tortilla and fold. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray, then add the folded burrito.

Add the burrito to the basket and cook for 5 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

Breakfast Chimichanga Tips

• Be sure to flip the tortilla in the air fryer. This is essential to getting the entire chimichanga crispy.
• Do not overstuff the egg mixture; your chimichangas may break open as they cook.
• Use toothpicks to poke into the edge of the flour tortillas to help ensure the shell holds in place as it is air-fried.
• When folding the tortilla, fold so that the seams are closed. If not, the mixture will leak out, causing a mess.
• Adding more ingredients like diced onions or fresh cilantro is a fast and straightforward way to boost the flavor.
• Don’t forget the toppings! This is where each person can make their chimichanga taste unique and different.

How do we store leftover chimichangas?

If your eyes are bigger than your belly and you have leftovers, rejoice! You can enjoy this flavor and taste again.

To store, let the cooked chimichanga cool and add it to an airtight container. Please place it in your fridge, and plan on eating it within two days.

To restore some of that crispiness, you can add the chimichanga back to the air fryer for a couple of minutes to reheat and cook it!

Practical notes

Is a chimichanga always fried?

Yes, the texture of a fried chimichanga is what makes it a chimichanga! However, this air fryer chimichanga recipe proves you can have “fried” healthy food. Since the air fryer uses little oil, it is a simple way to cook chimichangas without worrying about all the extra calories and fat.

What are good toppings for chimichangas?

Toppings are never a bad idea, and they’re almost endless. Some of the most popular chimichanga toppings are homemade guacamole, fresh cilantro, salsa, and even a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice. Remember that you can also melt some cheese on top and sprinkle some chopped bacon on top!

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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 6 tortillas flour
• 1/2 pound sausage any variety
• 1 medium potato
• 1 cup cheese shredded
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Skillet
• Measuring Cups

Method

1. Cut up the potato into cubes. (about 1 ½ inches in size) Cover in oil and salt & pepper, and then put them in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
2. Cook the sausage in a skillet on the stove. Break apart, so it’s crumbly. Once cooked, take the sausage out of the skillet.
3. Whisk the egg into the sausage grease and scramble it.
4. Mix together the sausage, eggs, potatoes, and cheese in a bowl.
5. Put the mixture into a flour tortilla. Fold. Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray and then add the folded burrito.
6. Add the burrito to the basket and cook for 5 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

Kitchen notes

Meat: You can use cooked bacon, Canadian bacon, chorizo, or any other type of protein. Cheese: Shredded cheese of any kind works if you would like. Potatoes: You can use shredded hashbrowns instead of diced potatoes if you would like.