Air fryer chicken enchiladas are made from leftover chicken, tortillas and cheese for a fast meal. Change up Taco Tuesday and make enchiladas in the air fryer.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time23 minutesmins
Servings: 3
Ingredients
6-8yellow corn tortillas
1 1/2cupsshredded chicken
2teaspoonstaco seasoning *see note
1/2teaspoonsaltor to taste
1/2teaspoonpepperor to taste
1cupshredded cheese, separatedCheddar or Mexican cheese blend
4ozcream cheesesoftened
2ozgreen chilicanned or fresh
10ozgreen enchilada sauce
Instructions
Add chicken, cream cheese, chilis, and HALF of the shredded cheese to a mixing bowl. Add the taco seasoning and mix thoroughly.
1 1/2 cups shredded chicken, 2 teaspoons taco seasoning *see note, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup shredded cheese, separated, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 oz green chili, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Heat the corn tortillas by microwaving them for 20-30 seconds to soften them.
6-8 yellow corn tortillas
Use a shallow pan that fits in your air fryer, or line the air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminum foil to hold these as they cook.
Add a thin layer of sauce to the pan or foil. Put the tortillas on a cutting board and add 2 tablespoons of the enchilada mixture. Roll the tortilla up and place it in the prepared pan.
10 oz green enchilada sauce
Fill the pan with enchiladas in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
Once the pan is full, it cover with the sauce and remaining cheese. If you are making multiple batches, divide sauce and cheese evenly.
10 oz green enchilada sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese, separated
Cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until the tortilla ends are crispy and the cheese is melted.
Let cool for a few minutes since the filling will be very hot. Serve topped with cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Serving size assumes 2 enchiladas per person.If you don't have taco seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to season the chicken.Quick Variations:
If you don't have green enchilada sauce, you can substitute red sauce or salsa instead.
You can replace the corn tortillas with flour tortillas.
For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with a can of black beans or kidney beans.
Replace the chicken with cooked pork, ground beef, or another cooked meat.