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    Air Fryer Frozen Burrito

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    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 in the air fryer with this simple method. #airfryer #frozenfood via @vegetarianmamma
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    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 in the air fryer with this simple method. #airfryer #frozenfood via @vegetarianmammaAir 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 in the air fryer with this simple method. #airfryer #frozenfood via @vegetarianmamma

    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.

    two frozen burritos in a square air fryer basket

    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!

    Two Amy's frozen burritos wrapped in green and red packaging on the counter.

    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!

    photo collage of four steps needed to make frozen air fryer burritos

    HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER FROZEN BURRITOS

    1. Select the frozen burrito brand and flavor you'd like to use.
    2. Place the frozen burritos seal side up in the air fryer.
    3. Air Fry as directed in the recipe card below. Flip the Burritos over to be seal side down after about 6 minutes.
    4. 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.

    a burrito on a white plate, cut in half to show the filling.

    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.

    a white plate with a cut open burrito on it, next to a square air fryer basket.
    picture of a black cosori 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.

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    Air Fryer Taquitos are a homemade version that are so crispy and delicious to snack on.

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    Air Fryer Cauliflower Taco Bowls are perfect for meatless Monday!

    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are a Tex-Mex treat that everyone will enjoy.

    two frozen burritos in a square air fryer basket

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    Air Fryer Frozen Burritos

    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.
    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
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    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.
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    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

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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    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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