Air Fryer Southwest Chicken (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy Southwest chicken burritos loaded with cheese, beans, corn, and pico de gallo, air fried to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15.25 oz) sweet corn, drained
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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1 cup fresh pico de gallo
→ Assembly
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6 flour tortillas, burrito size
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Cooking spray
→ Garnish
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Sour cream
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Additional pico de gallo
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
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In a large bowl, thoroughly mix shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and fresh pico de gallo until evenly incorporated.
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Place one flour tortilla on a flat surface and spoon approximately 1 cup of the filling into the center. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom to secure the filling.
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Lightly spray the exterior of each assembled burrito with cooking spray to promote crisping during cooking.
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Place burritos in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes at 400°F, then carefully flip, spray the opposite side with cooking spray, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Remove burritos from the air fryer and serve immediately with sour cream and additional pico de gallo for garnish.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing for a smoother filling texture.