Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas are a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender rotisserie chicken, sweet onions, and melty Colby Jack cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they are coated in a flavorful mild enchilada sauce sweetened lightly with brown sugar. Topped with fresh green onions and served with cherry tomatoes, this easy recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Enchiladas
- 1 package soft flour tortillas (20 count)
- 1 rotisserie chicken, pulled
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 large can (28 ounces) mild enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 package shredded Colby Jack cheese (about 2 cups)
Toppings & Sides
- Chopped green onions, for topping
- Cherry tomatoes, washed, for serving
- Additional enchilada sauce and tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pull the meat off the rotisserie chicken and place it in a large bowl. You can use pre-pulled rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Cook the sauce: Chop the sweet onion and set aside. Pour the enchilada sauce into a large heavy saucepan, add the brown sugar, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble enchiladas: Lay a tortilla flat on a plate and lightly spread the inside with some of the warm enchilada sauce. In the center, add a portion of the pulled chicken and chopped onion, then sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and a drizzle of additional sauce.
- Fold tortillas for air frying: Line the air fryer basket with foil for easier cleanup. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling so all four edges cover the center. Place the filled tortilla seam side down in the air fryer basket. Repeat until the basket is full but not overcrowded.
- Add sauce and cheese topping: Spoon more enchilada sauce over the folded tortillas and sprinkle with extra shredded cheese to create a cheesy crust.
- Air fry enchiladas: Set the air fryer temperature to 350°F (175°C) and cook the enchiladas for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tortillas are slightly crisp.
- Serve: Carefully remove the enchiladas from the air fryer and place them on serving plates. Top with chopped green onions and serve with cherry tomatoes, extra sauce, and tortilla chips on the side. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- Using foil in the air fryer basket helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Adjust the amount of enchilada sauce and cheese according to personal preference for sauciness and cheesiness.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, substitute mild enchilada sauce with medium or hot.
- These enchiladas reheat well in the air fryer at 325°F for 5-7 minutes.
- For a crispier tortilla, you can preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the enchiladas.
