Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas

Name: Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 2/3 cup frozen corn; 2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2/3 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 4 teaspoons olive oil; Optional: Guacamole and salsa

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

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Updated on Nov. 01, 2023

These chimichangas get a little love from the air fryer, so they’re much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Black beans provide protein, and the recipe is a smart way to use up leftover rice. —Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

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Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
2/3 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
4 teaspoons olive oil
Optional: Guacamole and salsa

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Directions

1
Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt.

2
To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush with olive oil.
3
In batches, place seam side down on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.