Frozen Burrito in Air Fryer
By making frozen burritos in the air fryer, you get to enjoy turning frozen food into something delicious. Making the frozen burritos in an air fryer allows you to prepare them in a matter of minutes, and have them turn out tasting great.
Why Make This Recipe
Preparing frozen burritos in the air fryer is quite easy, and it allows you to enjoy the best tasting burrito as opposed to preparing it another way. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make your frozen burritos taste the best possible, then air frying them is definitely the way to go.
Why is the Air Fryer better than the Microwave for making Frozen Burritos?
When you prepare frozen burritos in the air fryer you get to enjoy a nice crispy texture to your tortilla on the outside, and warmed deliciousness throughout the entire inside of your frozen burrito.
As opposed to preparing it in the microwave where are you will likely to end up with a soggy burrito, that it’s not completely warm through and has that oddly crunchy texture on the outside, but only in some places, that makes it difficult for you to chew through.
That oddly distributed texture really isn’t even supposed to be there when it’s microwaved at all, making it all around just barely edible.
Making your frozen burritos in the air fryer is also more convenient than making them in the oven because you do not have to heat the entire oven and wait for it to warm up, instead, you can simply use your air fryer which heats much faster, and typically does not require as much energy.
Plus, because you are heating a smaller space in your air fryer, it will likely cook much faster. Air frying your frozen burritos is also especially convenient because you can make a few at a time, rather than heating up your whole oven for one or two burritos.
Cooking Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer
Ingredients
Frozen burritos. There are several different brands, and types of frozen burritos you can choose from. This recipe applies to any type of frozen burrito.
Olive oil (optional). Oil is an optional ingredient for this recipe. If you like a crunchy tortilla shell, then we do recommend that you lightly brush the outside of your burritos with a bit of olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil. If you wish to skip this step, it will turn out just as good.
Toppings. There are many different toppings you can enjoy with your air fried frozen burrito. Some of our favorites include shredded cheese, cheese sauce, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and many more, but these are just to name a few.
How to Make an Air Fryer Frozen Burrito
Start off by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (204.4°C)
Once preheated, remove your frozen burritos from their packaging. If desired brush the outside of the burritos lightly with oil. Add the frozen burritos into the air fryer basket. Replace the air fryer basket, and air fry for approximately six minutes.
After six minutes, open the air fryer basket and turn each burrito over.
Continue air frying for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until your burritos are done to your liking. Remove from the air fryer, add your desired toppings, serve, and enjoy!
How Long To Cook Frozen Burritos In An Air Fryer?
The amount of time it takes to cook a frozen burrito in the air fryer may depend upon your specific air fryer.
On average at 400°F, it will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to completely cook a frozen burrito.
Depending upon your air fryer, you may need to slightly add or subtract a few minutes to get the perfect burrito.
How To Make Sure The Burritos Are Cooked
You can make sure that your burrito is cooked first by examining the outside of your burrito. It should be a light golden color. Then, you can press the burrito carefully with your hand, and see if it is warm in the center.
Finally, cut the burrito open, or use an instant-read thermometer, and insert it into the center of your burrito. If it is warm in the center, or approximately 140°F (60°C), it is warmed through.
How To Make These Cook Up Crispy
The best way to make your air fried frozen burritos crispy is to lightly brush each one with oil before placing it into your air fryer basket. This will help your shell become lightly browned and crispy as it cooks.
Cooking Time and Temperature
On average, we recommend that you air fry your burritos at 400°F, for a total of 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
Please note that this cooking time may vary slightly depending on your specific air fryer, and the size of your frozen burritos. When you are here frying your burritos, make sure that you leave space in between, and only arrange them in a single layer.
Toppings For Serving These With
There are many different toppings you can enjoy serving with your air fried frozen burritos. Some of these toppings include:
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Cheese sauce
Pico de gallo
Guacamole
Salsa
Top Tips
Cook Frozen. We recommend that for this recipe, you air fry your burritos while they are completely frozen.
Add more Time as Needed. When air frying any food, we recommend that you set the cooking time for less than you think you’ll need, then add more as needed. This allows you to adjust the time specifically for your air fryer so that your food cooks to perfection.
Arrangement. We recommend for the best results, you arrange the frozen burritos in the air fryer basket so that they are in a single layer, with space in between for the air to circulate.
How to Serve:
These air fried frozen burritos are best served fresh from the air fryer. Simply remove them from the air fryer, add your desired toppings, then serve right away.
Storage
How to store:
For the best results, and food safety we recommend that your air fried frozen burritos are kept at room temperature for no more than two hours before they are either thrown away or stored in the fridge.
To store in the fridge, transfer your cooked burritos to an airtight container, or seal them in a plastic storage bag, then place them into the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
How Do You Reheat a Frozen Burrito in an Air Fryer?
The best way to reheat your frozen burritos cooked in the air fryer is to place them back into the air fryer. To reheat your burritos in the air fryer, we recommend that you preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Then add your leftover burritos into the air fryer basket, and air fry for approximately four minutes, before turning. Continue to air fry for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until your burritos are warmed all the way through.
How to reheat:
The best way to reheat your frozen burritos is in the air fryer. In addition to reheating them in the air fryer, you can also microwave your leftover burritos, or bake your leftover burritos in the oven.
To reheat them in the microwave, place them on a microwave-safe plate or bowl, cover them with a lightly damp paper towel, and microwave for one to two minutes.
To reheat leftover burritos in the oven, place them on a cookie sheet, then preheat your oven to 350°F. Once it’s preheated add your burritos on the cookie sheet and transfer into the oven.
Bake in the oven for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until your leftover burritos are reheated.
Variations and add-ins:
Can you air fry homemade frozen burritos?
Yes, you can air fry homemade frozen burritos, or just homemade burritos in general. This allows you to warm, or cook your burritos, without having to heat up your entire oven or fry them on the stovetop.
Homemade Burrito Ingredients
Tortilla shell. It’s entirely a matter of your preference as to whether you want to use flour tortillas or corn tortillas. Flour tortillas are easier to handle, but often corn tortillas taste more authentic.
Meat. You can include any type of meat in your homemade burrito that you like. Some common types of meat are shredded chicken, or ground beef. Some types of burritos completely skip the meat, while others include it. So, it’s up to your preference.
Beans. Often times homemade burritos include beans. Typically, you can include black beans or refried beans in burritos.
Rice. Rice is another common ingredient that is often included in homemade burritos. You can use a variety of rice, some include white rice, Spanish rice, Mexican rice, or even brown rice.
How to Air Fry Homemade Burritos
To make homemade burritos, start off by preparing each ingredient. Then assemble your burrito with its filling, then roll it securely. Once it is rolled, brush the outside with oil.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
When the air fryer is preheated, add your prepared burritos into the air fryer basket in a single layer so that the flap of your tortilla shell is facing down.
Air fry for approximately 6 minutes, then turn your burritos over and continue air frying for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the burritos are done to your liking.
Remove from the air fryer, add your desired toppings, and enjoy!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Frozen Burritos
How many different things you can enjoy with your air fryer frozen burritos. Some of our favorites include guacamole, refried beans, and rice.
FAQs
Should I thaw frozen burritos before air frying?
When air frying frozen burritos, we do not recommend thawing burritos before cooking them in the air fryer. Instead, preheat your air fryer, then open your burrito package directly from the freezer. Add the frozen burritos into the air fryer basket and cook them while they are still frozen.
Can I reheat burritos in the air fryer?
Yes, you can reheat leftover burritos in the air fryer. To do this, we recommend that you preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Then add your leftover burritos into the air fryer basket and air fry for approximately 10 to 12 minutes total, turning halfway through.
Are Frozen Burritos Pre-Cooked?
Yes, frozen burritos that you buy from your grocery store are already pre-cooked. When you are air frying them, you are simply reheating the burritos, and finishing the cooking process.
How Do You Keep Frozen Burritos From Getting Soggy?
To keep frozen burritos from getting soggy, we recommend that you add them to the air fryer basket while they are still frozen. Then use the air fry function to cook your burritos until they are warmed all the way through.
You can also brush the outside of your burritos with oil so that the tortilla shell becomes crispy rather than soggy.
Air Fryer Frozen Burrito
Preparing frozen burritos in the air fryer is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the frozen food. When you air fry frozen burritos, it allows them to become lightly crispy on the outside and warmed all the way through. Air frying your frozen burritos is easy, and the frozen food will taste the best when it is prepared using this method.
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Air Fryer Frozen Burrito Recipe
Frozen Burrito in Air Fryer
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen burritos any brand or flavors work
- Olive Oil optional, to brush on the tortilla shells
Topping
- guacamole
- sour cream
- pico de guillo
- shredded cheese
- salsa
Instructions
- Start off by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (204.4°C)
- Once preheated, remove your frozen burritos from their packaging. If desired brush the outside of the burritos lightly with oil. Add the frozen burritos into the air fryer basket. Replace the air fryer basket, and air fry for approximately 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, open the air fryer basket and turn each burrito over.
- Continue air frying for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until your burritos are done to your liking. Remove from the air fryer, add your desired toppings, serve, and enjoy!
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