Air-Fryer Frozen Burritos: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Cooking frozen burritos in an air fryer is a quick, easy, and tasty way to prepare a meal or snack. It's a convenient cooking method that yields a crispy exterior and evenly cooked interior. The air fryer's high volume of hot air circulation ensures even cooking, avoiding the issue of unevenly cooked burritos that can occur with microwaves.

This guide will teach you how to make delicious air-fried burritos, with tips on customisation, reheating, and more.

Preheat your air fryer

Preheating your air fryer is an important step in the process of making frozen burritos. It ensures that your burritos cook evenly throughout. Depending on your air fryer model, you may need to preheat for different amounts of time. If you have a digital air fryer, simply preheat until it reaches 350°F or 400°F. For manual air fryers, a couple of minutes of preheating should suffice – around 3 or 4 minutes.

Preheating your air fryer for the right amount of time is key to achieving the perfect balance of a crispy, golden tortilla and a hot, evenly cooked filling. It's a simple step, but it makes all the difference!

Once your air fryer is preheated, you can move on to the next steps of placing your frozen burritos inside and cooking them to perfection.

Oil the basket

Oiling the basket of your air fryer is an important step in the cooking process. It is necessary to prevent the burrito from sticking to the basket. The oil will help the burrito to achieve a crispy texture.

There are a few ways to oil the basket. You can brush the basket with oil, or spray vegetable oil onto it. If you are using an oil spray, be sure to spray the outside of the burrito as well, for a crispier texture.

If you are looking for a softer burrito, you can omit the olive oil spray. However, if you want to ensure your burrito is nice and crispy, you can spritz it with olive oil or cooking spray.

It is important to note that you should not pour oil directly into the basket of an air fryer, as this could be dangerous and cause a fire.

Place the burritos inside

Now that your air fryer is preheated, it's time to place the burritos inside.

First, remove the frozen burritos from their packaging. It's important to note that you should not thaw or defrost the burritos before cooking. Place the burritos inside the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch or stack on top of each other. The hot air needs to circulate around each burrito for even cooking. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the burritos in batches.

For best results, place the burritos with the \"seam\" side up. This will prevent any leakage from dripping into your air fryer basket.

If you want a crispier texture, spray the outside of the burritos with olive oil or cooking spray. If you prefer a softer burrito, omit this step.

Now that the burritos are placed inside the air fryer, it's time to air fry!

Air fry for 10-15 minutes

Now that your air fryer is preheated, your frozen burritos are in the basket, and you've sprayed them with oil, it's time to air fry!

Air fry your burritos for 10-15 minutes. If you're cooking more than a few burritos, you may need to work in batches so the hot air has room to circulate. You don't want the burritos to be stacked or touching. Keep a close eye on them, especially after the first 10 minutes, and take them out as soon as they're crispy. If you're making larger burritos, they may need a little longer. Smaller burritos may need less time.

If you want your burritos to be extra crispy, you can cook them for up to 18 minutes. You can also spray the tops of the burritos with cooking oil before placing them in the air fryer.

Serve with toppings/sides

Now that your burritos are hot and crispy, it's time to serve them! Here are some ideas for toppings and sides to elevate your air-fried frozen burritos:

Toppings

• Sour cream: A classic topping for burritos, sour cream adds a cool, tangy flavour that balances out the spiciness of the burrito.
• Salsa: Whether you prefer a mild, medium, or hot salsa, this topping will add a burst of freshness and flavour to your burrito.
• Pico de gallo: This fresh salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice will add a crunchy and vibrant layer to your burrito.
• Guacamole: Avocados are a popular addition to Mexican dishes, and for good reason—they're creamy, delicious, and packed with healthy fats.
• Cheese dip: For an extra indulgent treat, top your burrito with a melted cheese dip.
• Scallions: If you're making breakfast burritos, consider adding some chopped scallions for a mild onion flavour.
• Avocado: Freshly diced or cubed avocado adds a creamy texture and healthy fats to your burrito.
• Queso blanco/fresco: This soft Mexican white cheese is perfect for crumbling over your burrito.

Sides

• Black beans
• Refried beans
• Air fryer tortilla chips
• Mexican cheese dip
• Adobo guacamole.

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