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Are you wondering how to cook frozen burritos in an air fryer? Air fried burritos have a slightly crispy, flaky outside with a tender piping hot inside. We absolutely love to air fry frozen burritos.

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How to Air Fry Frozen Burritos in a Ninja Foodi

Cris here.

When we shared our Low Carb Freezer Breakfast Burritos a while back, a few of our YouTube Community members commented and told us that they enjoyed reheating frozen burritos in atraditional air fryerORNinja Foodi using the air crisp feature. I was immediately intrigued! Mainly because air frying a frozen burrito requires a LOT more time than reheating it in the microwave. However, folks shared that the results were ah-mazing so I knew I had to try it.

Air Frying Frozen Burritos

I tested both our homemade low carb freezer burritos AND store bought frozen bean and cheese burritos. The results were incredible! The air fryer creates such a great texture. The outside of the burrito is crispy and flaky while the inside is tender. We will definitely be using this method to cook frozen burritos when we have the time. I love having options!

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Notes on How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer

  • You can use a traditional air fryerORNinja Foodi using the air crisp feature to reheat frozen burritos.
  • We use this method to reheat our Low Carb Freezer Breakfast Burritos.
  • If you are using our freezer burritos, remove the paper towels from the burritos before wrapping in foil.
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  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • All air fryers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own unit and time adjusted as needed.
  • Always use caution when using an air fryer. Food will be extremely hot.

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How to Cook Frozen Burritos in Air Fryer

Are you wondering how to cook frozen burritos in an air fryer? Air fried burritos have a slightly crispy, flaky outside with a tender piping hot inside. We absolutely love to air fry frozen burritos.

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Course: Breakfast, lunch

Cuisine: air fryer

Keyword: Air Crisp Burrito, Air Fryer Burrito

Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 412kcal

Author: Cris

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen burritos breakfast or lunch burrito

Instructions

  • Wrap each burrito in foil.

  • Place burritos in air fryer basket.

  • Cook burritos at 360 for 15 minutes.

  • Carefully flip burritos and cook at 360 for another 15 minutes.

  • Carefully remove the burritos from the air fryer. They will be VERY hot.

Notes

  • You can use a traditional air fryerORNinja Foodi using the air crisp feature to reheat frozen burritos.
  • We use this method to reheat our Low Carb Freezer Breakfast Burritos.
  • If you are using our freezer burritos, remove the paper towels from the burritos before wrapping in foil.
  • Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
  • Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,slowcookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • All air fryers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own unit and time adjusted as needed.
  • Always use caution when using an air fryer. Food will be extremely hot.
  • Readers have noted you may want to vent the foil by cutting a few slits in the foil.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal

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  1. How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (10)John says

    Favorite part: “Sunday mornings before church…” Love that!

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  2. How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (11)Kay says

    I would recommend maybe venting the tinfoil. I tried this method and when I unfolded the end of the tinfoil the entire contents of the burrito exploded out the end at me and caused burns.

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    • How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (12)Cris says

      How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (13)
      Hi Kay- I have added your note to the recipe card. We have never had that happen, however, as we mentioned, food will be extremely hot, so using an abundance of caution is always a good thing.

  3. How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (14)Rob says

    How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (15)
    The burrito came out great but unfortunately I lost half of the tortilla due to sticking to the foil. I would recommend using a foil that has non stick spray built in or just spraying the foil before wrapping the burrito.
    The side that did come out was crispy and delicious, the meat inside was cooked and juicy.

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    • How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (16)Aunt Lou says

      How to Cook Frozen Burritos in an Air Fryer - Recipes That Crock! (17)
      I’m sorry to hear you lost part of your tortilla Rob! That sounds like a great idea to make sure that doesn’t happen again. I’m glad the other side was crispy and delicious!

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FAQs

How long do you cook El Monterey burritos in air fryer? ›

Place 1 burrito in air fryer basket. FROZEN: Cook for 6 MINUTES, flip and cook for additional 6 MINUTES. Let product stand 1 minute before eating.

What is the best way to cook a frozen burrito? ›

When hunger strikes, grab a burrito from the freezer, remove the foil, then wrap in a damp paper towel. Place the wrapped burrito on a plate and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve with a variety of sides, such as pickled red onions, sliced jalapeños, sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream.

Can you air fry burrito with tin foil? ›

We have found that wrapping our burritos in foil before air frying them yields the best results. It lets the tortilla warm-up but still stay that soft, chewy texture we love. Cooking without the foil is totally fine when you're in a rush, but the tortilla just doesn't quite live up to the foil-wrapped version.

Are frozen burritos better in air fryer? ›

If you've ever wondered how to make frozen burritos better, the answer, my friends, is in the air fryer. It really is the secret to getting your frozen burrito to be perfectly golden brown on the outside – I'm talking slightly crispy edges and a soft tortilla middle – and ooey gooey good on the inside.

How do you cook frozen El Monterey burritos in an air fryer? ›

Place 2 burritos in air fryer basket. FROZEN: Cook for 6 MINUTES, flip and cook for additional 6 MINUTES. Let product stand 1 minute before eating.

How long do you cook a frozen burrito El Monterey? ›

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

PLACE ONE BURRITO ON MICROWAVE SAFE PLATE. FROZEN: 1 MINUTE 15 SECONDS. ADDITIONAL UNITS ADD: 1 MINUTE 15 SECONDS. LET PRODUCT STAND 30 SECONDS BEFORE EATING.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

Can you air fry El Monterey breakfast burritos? ›

Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet with low sides. FROZEN: Cook for 15 MINUTES, flip and cook for additional 15 MINUTES. Remove burrito from package and place in air fryer basket. FROZEN: Cook for 9 MINUTES, flip and cook for additional 8 MINUTES.

What temperature do you cook frozen burritos? ›

OVEN: Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrapper and cover in foil. Place on pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Is it better to use parchment paper or foil in an air fryer? ›

Laurence says she always chooses parchment paper over aluminum foil in the air fryer. Parchment paper is more versatile because it is non-reactive. "Whatever food you're putting on that aluminum foil is going to react with aluminum," Laurence says.

How long and what temperature do you cook burritos in an air fryer? ›

Place two burritos in the basket in a single layer and top each one with a couple of tablespoons of taco sauce and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Air fry the burritos at 350 degrees F for 8 - 10 minutes, until the cheese on top is completely melted. Repeat until all the burritos are cooked.

Can you use paper towel in the air fryer? ›

Airflow is essential to the machine, so while a paper towel is useful for cleaning, it should not be used while cooking food in the air fryer. It can restrict the airflow of the machine and even catch fire. It's important to remember that the air inside the air fryer can get very hot.

How long to cook frozen el monterey breakfast burritos in air fryer? ›

Remove burrito from package and place in air fryer basket. FROZEN: Cook for 9 MINUTES, flip and cook for additional 8 MINUTES.

How long to bake frozen burritos at 400? ›

Recipe Tips

If a crispy burrito is desired, transfer to a skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side. *To Bake from Frozen: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the wrapped burrito on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes.

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