Air Fryer Frozen Burritos are a convenient and fast meal or snack to make for yourself or your family. Learn how to make the best frozen burritos with this simple method. Show
AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITO RECIPEAs with many frozen foods in the air fryer, there really isn't a recipe, but there is a method that I'll share with you that makes frozen burritos in the air fryer perfect every time. Microwaved frozen burritos often come out gummy and overcooked. Air Fryer frozen burritos are lightly crispy, hot in the center, and much more enjoyable. Frozen snacks are so convenient to make in the air fryer. Try Frozen Egg Rolls and Frozen Mini Corn Dogs this way too. You can use this method to make any brand or flavor of frozen burritos that you love! The great part about buying frozen burritos is that there are so many choices. Vegetarian frozen burritos, meaty frozen burritos, and even locally made frozen burritos can be found at your local grocery store! INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOSFrozen Burritos - you can cook up to two at a time in a basket style airfryer. Choose your favorites. I used these yummy cheddar cheese with beans and rice burritos. That's it! No additional ingredients are needed to heat up frozen burritos in your air fryer. If you have any questions about Air Fryer Ham, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP! HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOS
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for Air Fryer Ham, please see the recipe below. WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOSEnjoy these on their own as a snack or a quick meal. Add a salad or some veggies to make your meal a bit more nutritious and filling. A little bit of sour cream and salsa for dipping takes frozen burritos to the next level! HOW LONG DO YOU COOK FROZEN BURRITOS IN THE AIR FRYER?I've found that these take about 15 minutes in my Cosori air fryer. Different brands of burrito and different air fryers may cause your cook time to be a bit less or a bit more than that. Always keep an eye on your frozen food in the air fryer and adjust the cook time as needed. SHOULD I THAW FROZEN BURRITOS BEFORE AIR FRYING?I don't suggest thawing frozen burritos before cooking. The filling may start to leak out as it thaws. Cooking frozen burritos from frozen is pretty simple and the few minutes that it takes is worth the wait. CAN I REHEAT BURRITOS IN THE AIR FRYER?If you've already cooked your burritos but they've gotten cold and you need to reheat them, the air fryer is a perfect option. Heat cooked burritos at 350F for about 5 minutes or until they are warm again. WHY IS THE AIR FRYER BETTER THAN THE MICROWAVE FOR MAKING FROZEN BURRITOS?You may be wondering, if it only takes 2 minutes to cook a these in the microwave, why should you spend the time to cook a burrito in an air fryer? I promise, the extra time is worth it! You can see in the photos that air frying these burritos makes them a little bit crispy on the outside, and the filling is warmed all the way through. Microwaved frozen burritos are often over or under-cooked, with hot or cold spots inside. Microwaving also makes for a chewy outer tortilla which is not ideal in my opinion. Using the air fryer is just as easy as using the microwave, if not easier. My kids love heating up their own burritos for lunch in the air fryer. This recipe was made in a Cosori Air Fryer with a Basket. The recipe should work in other air fryers. Keep in mind that each air fryer runs differently, it is important to check your food often. If you have a Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven or a Ninja Basket Air Fryer, both of these units seem to run "hotter" than most air fryers. That means you will need to LESSEN the cook time. MORE MEXICAN AIR FRYER RECIPESAir Fryer Taquitos are a homemade version that are so crispy and delicious to snack on. If you want to make your own burritos in the air fryer, we have a recipe for Air Fryer burritos that you'll love. Air Fryer Cauliflower Taco Bowls are perfect for meatless Monday! Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are a Tex-Mex treat that everyone will enjoy. Have you made this recipe? Please leave a comment AND rating below! It helps other readers! Be sure to tag @AirFryerEats on instagram, if you share a picture on the gram! Let's get social, you can follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or join one of our Air Fryer Facebook Groups: Air Fryer Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors and Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes. Don't forget to subscribe to our EMAIL newsletter. Air Fryer Frozen BurritosAir Fryer Frozen Burritos are a convenient and fast meal or snack to make for yourself or your family. Learn how to make the best frozen burritos with this simple method. Prep Time0 mins Cook Time15 mins Total Time15 mins Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack Cuisine: American, Mexican Diet: Gluten Free Keyword: air fryer frozen burrito Servings: 2 Burritos Calories: 181kcal Cindy - Air Fryer EatsCook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipment
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