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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Cook A Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer (Recipe + Tips)

    Cook A Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer (Recipe + Tips)

    Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Image collage and text overlay with Air Fryer Frozen Burritos and recipe examples.

    Want an easy air fryer lunch or dinner in about 15 minutes? This frozen burrito in air fryer recipe has you covered! Get tips on how long to cook frozen burritos with the air fry technique. And easy dips to serve, too. Let’s do it!

    Side shot of cheese melted on air fryer frozen burrito with a side of salsa and guacamole.
    Cooking frozen burritos in the air fryer couldn’t be easier. They turn out crispy on the outside and my recipe will teach you how to add melty cheese on top.

    Table of Contents

    • Why these frozen burritos in the air fryer are #1
    • Ingredients
    • How to make air fryer frozen burritos with sides
    • FAQs for this air fryer dish
    • More ways to cook with frozen foods
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer Recipe | Sip Bite Go
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Video
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Why these frozen burritos in the air fryer are #1

    1. Super easy. This air fryer meal is ready in ~15 minutes.
    2. Make a complete dish. You’ll learn how to cook frozen burritos in air fryer machines (Ninja, Nuwave, Phillips, Foodi, any of ‘em!). Plus, how to serve them with simple sides including my easy guacamole recipe.
    3. You can add on cheese! I’ll teach you a 2 minute trick to add tasty melted cheese on top.

    Ingredients

    You just need a handful of ingredients to transform air fried frozen burritos into a complete meal.

    Top down shot of Red's frozen burritos in chicken and bean flavors in packaging.
    Both air fried frozen burritos from Red’s were delicious. But the chicken and cheddar air fryer burrito ranked #1 by my recipe critics (toddler and husband).
    • Frozen burritos – Use any brand or flavor you’d like. For this recipe demonstration, I used two from Red’s burrito brand (bean, rice and cheddar / chicken and cheddar).
    • Dips to make them a meal – Salsa, sour cream, and my simple guacamole that you’ll learn how to make. Plus a sprinkling of fresh cilantro to make it a fancy, but quick and easy meal.
    Top down shot of knife slicing air fried frozen burritos with cheese.

    How to make air fryer frozen burritos with sides

    Now I’ll take you through a simple step by step to make these burritos.

    Step 1. Preheat air fryer machine to 400°F. Remove burritos from the freezer right before air frying them. Add them to the air fryer basket, sealed side facing up.

    Side by side images demonstrating arranging air fryer frozen burritos and setting the air fry temperature.

    Step 2. Air fry frozen burritos for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes.

    Side shot of hand with tongs flipping frozen burritos as they cook in air fry machine.

    Step 3. To make cheesy air fryer burritos, add ½ slice of cheddar cheese to the top of each burrito and air fry for 2 more minutes.

    Side by side images demonstrating adding cheese to air fryer burritos and air frying frozen burritos.
    Whoops! One piece of cheese fell off one of the air fried burritos during the demo.

    Step 4. To make the simple guacamole, mash the inside of one avocado with the back of a fork. Add garlic salt and stir to combine.

    Step 5. Serve air fryer frozen burritos with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.

    Top down shot of frozen air fryer burritos cooked to golden brown with melted cheese and served with condiments.
    The air fryer cooks burritos perfectly!

    FAQs for this air fryer dish

    What are the most popular frozen burritos to buy?

    Some top picks that frozen food fans love include: Red’s All Natural Burritos (used in this recipe), Evol Burritos, and Amy’s Kitchen Burritos.

    How do you cook one frozen burrito in air fryer?

    To cook one burrito at a time in the air fryer from frozen, you’ll need to adjust the cook times. Reduce the air frying time to ~10-13 minutes until the burrito is golden brown. Then cook for 2 minutes more with cheddar cheese. 

    Side shot of air fryer frozen burritos on a plate with salsa and sour cream with Phillips air fryer in background.

    More ways to cook with frozen foods

    • Make the best frozen pizza with frozen crust
    • Learn to sous vide frozen chicken and sous vide frozen steak
    • Whip up a stir fry with frozen vegetables
    • Make this easy potato side dish for frozen vegetable potatoes gratin

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    I want to know what you think and see photos of your food! Find me on Instagram @sipbitego to tag me and connect.

    Want to make restaurant-style food at home? I teach you how here on Sip Bite Go and with in-depth video guides on the Sip Bite Go channel.

    Side shot of cooked Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer to golden brown with sides on a plate.

    Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Want an easy air fryer lunch or dinner in about 15 minutes? This frozen burrito in air fryer recipe has you covered! Get tips on how long to cook frozen burritos with the air fry technique. And easy dips to serve, too. Let’s do it!
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    Course: lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes
    Finish Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 365kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    Airfryer frozen burritos

    • 2 Burritos frozen
    • 1 slice cheese cheddar

    Simple guacamole dip

    • 1 avocado
    • ¼ tsp garlic salt

    For serving air fryer burritos as a meal

    • ½ cup salsa
    • 2 tbsp sour cream
    • 1 tsp cilantro fresh chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer machine to 400°F for 5 minutes. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray if desired (so cheese doesn’t stick if it melts). Remove burritos from the freezer right before air frying them. Add them to the air fryer basket, sealed side facing up. up.
    • Air fry frozen burritos for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes.
    • To make cheesy air fryer burritos, add ½ slice of cheddar cheese to the top of each burrito and air fry for 2 more minutes.
    • To make the simple guacamole, mash the inside of one avocado with the back of a fork. Add garlic salt and stir to combine.
    • Serve air fryer frozen burritos with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.

    Video

    Notes

    • Cooking just 1 frozen burrito in the air fryer? Cook it for ~10-13 minutes until golden brown. Then cook for 2 minutes more with cheddar cheese.
    See the recipe video for air frying frozen burritos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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