Description
These Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla shell. Air fried to golden perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar, they make a quick, indulgent treat that serves 6.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups strawberries, diced
Chimichangas
- 6 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Add strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking the fruit.
- Assemble chimichangas: Lay out one flour tortilla and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake filling onto one side of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortillas: Fold the edge of the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling completely, preventing any leaks during cooking.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the rolled chimichangas in the basket and spray them lightly with cooking spray as well.
- Air fry chimichangas: Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F (204°C). Cook for 5 minutes total, flipping the chimichangas over at around 3 minutes to ensure even crisping on all sides.
- Make cinnamon sugar coating: While the chimichangas cook, combine the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a shallow dish or bowl.
- Coat and serve: Once the chimichangas are golden and crisp, remove them from the air fryer and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing for a smoother filling.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries may release too much liquid.
- Be careful not to overfill the tortillas to prevent filling from leaking.
- Adjust air frying time slightly depending on your air fryer model for optimal crispness.
- Serve immediately for warm, crispy chimichangas; leftovers can be reheated but may lose some crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
