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.
AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITO RECIPE
As 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 BURRITOS
Frozen 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, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOS
- Select the frozen burrito brand and flavor you'd like to use.
- Place the frozen burritos seal side up in the air fryer.
- Air Fry as directed in the recipe card below. Flip the Burritos over to be seal side down after about 6 minutes.
- Remove burritos from air fryer and serve.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOS
Enjoy 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 RECIPES
Air 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.
Meat Air Fryer Resources - We have a Meat/Veg Air Fryer Newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have several Air Fryer Facebook Groups that you can join (see below for links).
Vegetarian Air Fryer Resources – We have a vegetarian air fryer newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have a specific vegetarian air fryer recipes group on facebook.
If you are looking for vegetarian recipes beyond air fryer ones, we have a Vegetarian Newsletter as well as a Vegetarian Recipes facebook group. This newsletter and FB group offers up recipes that on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, in the instant pot and more!
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Air Fryer Frozen Burritos
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Burritos
Instructions
- Select the frozen burrito brand you’d like to use.
- Place the frozen burritos seal side up in the air fryer.
- Air fryer at 350F/177C for 14-16 minutes. Flip the burritos over to be seal side down after they have cooked for 6 minutes.
- Remove burritos from air fryer and serve.
Notes
- You can cook one or two burritos using this method.
- Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
- Nutrition facts for this recipe depend entirely on the type and brand of burrito you're making. Check the label for that information.
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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these turned out so good in the air fryer! I don't know why I hadn't thought to try this before, but I'll be making this in the AF rather than the microwave from now on. thank you!
So glad it worked great for you! So much easier!