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Air Fryer Breakfast Chimichangas

Air Fryer Breakfast Chimichangas

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Chimichangas stuffed with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, tender potatoes, and melty cheese. A quick, make-ahead, freezer-friendly breakfast the whole family loves — all the crunch of deep-fried with just a spritz of oil.

Ingredients 

  • 6 large, 8-inch flour tortillas
  • ½ pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 medium russet potato, about 1 cup diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cheddar, shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika, optional
  • Cooking spray, for the basket and tortillas

Instructions

  • Dice the potato into ½-inch cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Remove the sausage, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  • Whisk the eggs and scramble them in the drippings until just set.
  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese, cumin, and paprika.
  • Spoon the filling onto each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
  • Lightly spray the basket and chimichangas with cooking spray. Place seam-side down in a single layer and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes.
  • Flip, spray again, and cook 3–5 more minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Plate, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Don't overfill or overcrowd the basket — cook in a single layer for the crispiest results.
  • Freeze assembled (uncooked) chimichangas for up to 2 months; air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
  • Swap the sausage for ham, bacon, chorizo, or beans for a vegetarian version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg