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Air Fryer Beef and Bean Burritos

Air Fryer Beef and Bean Burritos

Who doesn’t love air fryer beef and bean burritos? It’s easy to make a delicious meal; just cook the burritos in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 375°F. Simply assemble the burritos, place them in the air fryer, and cook until crispy.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 burritos 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 package (10 count) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water

Optional toppings:

  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Browning ground beef in a skillet for burritos

2. Cook with Seasoning: Add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft. Stir in 1 packet of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Adding taco seasoning, onions, and garlic to browned beef

3. Prepare Beans: While the beef simmers, rinse and drain 1 can of black beans. Add the beans and 1 can of refried beans to the skillet. Mix well and heat through.

Mixing black beans and refried beans into seasoned beef

4. Assemble Burritos: Lay out 10 flour tortillas. Spoon an even amount of the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.

Flour tortillas laid out for burrito assembly

5. Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and then roll them up tightly.

Assembling beef and bean burritos with cheese

6. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 3 minutes.

7. Air Fry Burritos: Place the burritos in the air fryer basket, seam side down. Cook in batches if needed. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.

8. Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute. Serve with salsa, sliced avocado, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This ensures even cooking and crispiness.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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