Crispy Air Fryer Burritos With Salsa Verde

These crispy air fryer burritos are filled with seasoned chicken, beans, cheese, and tangy salsa verde. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), then cook the burritos for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. A light coating of oil gives the tortillas a golden, crunchy finish without deep-frying.

Ingredients

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup salsa verde, plus more for serving
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican-blend cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional
• Cooking spray or 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Sour cream, avocado, or lime wedges for serving, optional

How To Make It

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. In a bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, salsa verde, cumin, garlic powder, and cilantro. Avoid adding extra salsa—the filling should be moist but not watery.

1. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15–20 seconds so they fold without cracking. Divide the filling among the tortillas, keeping it slightly below the center. Sprinkle the cheese over the filling.

1. Fold the left and right sides inward, then roll each tortilla tightly from the bottom to form a closed burrito. Place the burritos seam-side down and lightly coat the outside with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

1. Arrange the burritos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space around each one. Work in batches if necessary.

1. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping after 4–5 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and evenly golden. Let them rest for 2 minutes before cutting or serving with additional salsa verde.

Tips

• Keep the filling contained: Leave a border around the tortilla and tuck the sides in firmly before rolling.
• Do not overfill: Overstuffed burritos can split or leak cheese into the basket.
• Cook seam-side down first: This helps seal the tortilla before you flip it.
• Reheat leftovers: Air fry refrigerated burritos at 350°F (177°C) for 4–6 minutes, flipping once.
• Try easy variations: Replace the chicken with seasoned ground beef, pulled pork, or extra beans for a meatless version.

Serve these crunchy burritos hot with cool sour cream, creamy avocado, and plenty of bright salsa verde for dipping.