Marianne Martinez
Chicken enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that can be cooked in an air fryer. The air fryer is a convenient way to cook the dish as it allows you to cook the chicken and the enchiladas together in one pan. The hot air of the air fryer gives the enchiladas a crunchy texture, while the middle remains creamy. This recipe is perfect for a small family and can be easily doubled for larger groups.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cooked chicken | Rotisserie chicken, boiled chicken, air-fried shredded chicken |
| Chicken preparation | Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make 4 chicken breasts |
| Enchilada sauce | Storebought or homemade |
| Filling | Shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, cumin, chilli powder, onions, bell pepper, garlic |
| Toppings | Sour cream, avocado, guacamole, cilantro, sliced tomatoes |
| Texture | Crunchy outer layer, creamy middle |
What You'll Learn
Ingredients
You can cook chicken enchiladas in an air fryer, and here are the ingredients you will need to make them:
Firstly, you will need cooked chicken. This can be from a rotisserie chicken, or you can make it from scratch by air-frying, boiling or shredding chicken breasts. You will also need refried beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, onions, garlic, cumin, chilli powder, and bell peppers. For the sauce, you can use a store-bought enchilada red sauce, or make your own. For the cheese, you will need two cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese, with one cup to be used for the filling and one cup for the topping. You can also add optional toppings such as sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole and cilantro.
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Filling
Yes, you can cook chicken enchiladas in an air fryer. Here is a detailed guide on how to make the filling:
Place a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Heat the oil until it is hot. Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet and saute until they are soft and translucent. You can use any colour of bell pepper that you have. Next, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. After this, stir in shredded chicken, cumin, and chilli powder. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute. Finally, add refried beans and enchilada sauce. Stir everything together.
For the enchilada sauce, you can use a store-bought red sauce or make your own from scratch. You will also need cooked chicken for the filling. This can be from a rotisserie chicken or one you made from scratch, such as air-fried shredded chicken or the boiled version.
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Cooking the chicken
Yes, you can cook chicken enchiladas in an air fryer.
You can cook the chicken in the air fryer, or use cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken or one you've made from scratch. If you're cooking the chicken from scratch, slice each chicken breast horizontally to make four chicken breasts. This will help them cook more evenly. Place one hand on top of the chicken to hold it in place, being careful of your knife, and slice the chicken breast horizontally, cutting all the way through to the other side.
To cook the chicken in the air fryer, place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This should take around 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts and your air fryer.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and set it aside to rest for a few minutes before shredding it with two forks. You can also use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to shred the chicken quickly and easily.
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Toppings
You can cook chicken enchiladas in an air fryer. The toppings for this dish can include shredded Colby Jack cheese, sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, and cilantro. You can also add sliced green bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the filling.
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Recipe size
This recipe is for a small family, but you can easily double the ingredients to feed a larger group.
To make the filling, you'll need:
- 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided into 1 cup for the filling and 1 cup for the topping
- Optional toppings: sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, and cilantro
- 4 chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make them thinner and help them cook more evenly
For the sauce, you can use a store-bought enchilada red sauce or make your own. You'll also need:
- Green bell pepper (or any colour of bell pepper)
- Onions
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Chilli powder
- Refried beans
If you're cooking the chicken yourself, you can use an air fryer to make shredded chicken. Alternatively, you can use a rotisserie chicken or boil the chicken.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cook chicken enchiladas in an air fryer.
You will need enchilada sauce, cooked chicken, refried beans, cheese, and a green bell pepper. You can use store-bought or homemade enchilada sauce, and rotisserie or homemade chicken.
No, you can cook the chicken and the enchiladas in the air fryer without using a separate pan.
Place a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and heat until hot. Add onions and bell pepper, sauteing until soft and translucent. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Next, stir in shredded chicken, cumin, and chilli powder. Cook for about 1 minute, then add refried beans and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine.
You can add sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, or cilantro to your chicken enchiladas.
