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Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichanga: Crispy, Creamy Bliss

Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas

Sweetened cream-cheese filling is wrapped in flour tortillas, brushed with butter, coated in cinnamon sugar, and air fried until crisp and golden. Serve warm after a short resting period so the filling can cool slightly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces (226 g) Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) Sour cream
Assembly and Coating
  • 6 approximately 8-inch tortillas Small-to-medium flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry pie filling, chopped strawberries, or other fruit filling
  • As desired Powdered sugar, whipped cream, or berries

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Place about 2–3 tablespoons of cheesecake filling in the center of each tortilla. Add a small spoonful of fruit filling if desired.
  3. Fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a sealed parcel. Set each chimichanga seam-side down.
  4. Brush each assembled chimichanga with melted butter.
  5. Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll or sprinkle the buttered chimichangas in the cinnamon sugar.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C), if your model requires preheating.
  7. Arrange the chimichangas in a single layer, seam-side down, leaving space between them.
  8. Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway through if needed, until crisp and golden.
  9. Rest the chimichangas for 3–5 minutes before serving because the filling will be very hot.

Notes

Use softened full-fat cream cheese for a smooth filling. Do not overfill, and keep the folds tight to reduce leaking. Air fryer models vary, so begin checking at 7–8 minutes. If the tortillas brown too quickly, reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C).