Vegetarian Bean & Cheese Burrito In The Air Fryer Recipe

Homemade Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe

If you need a quick and easy snack, lunch, or dinner recipe, then you need to try these amazing bean and cheese burritos in the air fryer. These burritos are awesome because it only costs five dollars to make eight burritos. And these burritos are vegetarian-friendly!

Keep reading to learn how to make simple, cheap, and healthy bean and cheese burritos in the air fryer!

Ingredients and Supplies for Cheesy Burritos

Ingredients

You need simple ingredients for an easy, homemade bean and cheese burrito. You will need:

• Refried beans
• Colby Jack Cheese
• Enchilada Sauce
• Flour tortillas- taco to burrito size
• Garlic powder
• Cumin
• Chili powder
• Oregano
• Salt

Optional Ingredients

If you want, you can add additional protein to your burritos. Just add your favorite meat, such as:

• Chicken
• Ground beef
• Sweet pork copycat burrito 
• Make it a breakfast burrito with eggs and sausage
• Add more beans, like black beans!

Add some veggies such as:

• Onions
• Corn
• Diced bell peppers
• Cauliflower, like in this taco recipe

Supplies

• Small pot
• Reusable oil sprayer bottle
• Air Fryer

How Do You Cook Burritos in the Air Fryer?

Step 1. Make the Beans

Heat one can of refried beans in a small pot or skillet on the stovetop. Combine with ⅛-¼ cup of water or chicken broth to help smooth it out.

Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt as the refried beans heat up. If you’re feeling lazy, use taco seasoning!

Heating the beans should only take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2. Assemble

Lay out the tortillas once the refried beans are warm and combined with the seasonings. Layer the tortillas with refried beans, a spoonful or two of enchilada sauce, and a handful of cheese. Roll and fold the tortillas into burritos.

What Temperature Do You Cook an Air Fryer Burrito?

It only takes a few minutes to air fry a burrito at 350° F (175 ° C).

Step 3. Air fry

Spray the air fryer basket with olive or avocado oil.

Place the burritos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, seam side down. Spray the tops with oil. Cook the burritos in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 4-6 minutes. If you want your burritos to be crispier, air fry for 1-2 minutes at 400°F (204°C).

Serving and Topping Suggestions

Once the burritos are crispy, you can enjoy air fryer burritos as a tasty snack, lunch, or dinner item. I love how quickly this recipe comes together! 🌯

You can enjoy air fryer burritos with your favorite toppings, such as:

• Salsa (or pico de gallo)
• Diced avocado or guacamole
• Diced tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime juice
• jalapeño chiles or hot sauce
• Shredded romaine lettuce
• Chopped green onions

Can I Put Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer?

Yes! Frozen burritos are crispy and delicious in the air fryer. To make freeze homemade burritos:

1. Assemble the burritos with fillings.
2. Place the burritos on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen.
3. Individually wrap the frozen burritos in plastic wrap or place them in a large Ziplock bag.
4. Freeze for up to 3 months.

How Long Do You Air Fry Frozen Burritos?

Air fryer frozen burritos are so easy to make and perfectly crispy. Here’s how to cook frozen burritos in the air fryer:

1. Unwrap the burrito from the packaging or foil.
2. Place the burrito in the microwave at 70% for 1 minute and 30 seconds to start cooking the burrito.
3. Place the burrito in the air fryer basket and air fry at 380° F (193° C) for 3-4 minutes.

Final Thoughts

Bean and cheese burritos are the ultimate easy, budget-friendly meal that belongs in every kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time, saving money while still enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal.

They’re perfect for meal prep—make a big batch, freeze them, and have a quick lunch or dinner ready whenever you need it. Whether you enjoy them as-is or dress them up with your favorite toppings, these burritos are a go-to option for busy days and hungry appetites!

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Air Fryer Bean and Cheese Burritos

Make a batch of easy, budget-friendly bean and cheese burritos that are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly for quick, delicious meals anytime.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes minutes

Serves: 8

Adjust Servings: 8

US CustomaryMetric

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese
• 1 can Enchilada sauce
• 1 pack tortillas preferably flour tortillas - you can choose any size from taco to burrito size tortillas
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 1 dash salt or to taste

Instructions

Homemade Bean and Cheese Burritos

• Heat one can of refried beans in a small pot or skillet on the stove top. Combine with ⅛-¼ cup of water or chicken broth to help smooth it out.
• As the refried beans heat up, add in garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
• Once the refried beans are heated through and combined with the seasonings, lay out the tortillas. Layer the tortillas with refried beans, a spoonful or two of enchilada sauce, and a handful of cheese. 
• Roll and fold the tortillas into burritos.
• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil.
• Place the burritos in a single layer, seam side down, in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with oil. Then, cook the burritos in the air fryer at 350 °F for 4-6 minutes. If you want your burritos to be more crispy, air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes at 400 °F
• Remove and enjoy!

Freezer Meal Instructions

• Assemble the burritos. Layer the tortillas with refried beans, a spoonful or two of enchilada sauce, a handful of cheese, and any additional toppings of your choice.
• Fold the burritos then wrap the burritos in tin foil.
• Place the wrapped burritos in a freezer safe bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer

• Unwrap the burrito from the packaging (or foil, if you are making homemade frozen burritos).
• Place the burrito in the microwave at 70% power for 1 minute and 30 seconds to start cooking the burrito. (For homemade frozen burritos, I like to stab the burrito a couple of times with a fork to allow air to flow through the burrito and to help it cook better).
• Place the burrito in the air fryer basket and air fry at 380 °F for 3-4 minutes.

Recipe Notes

You can add additional protein to your burritos. Just add your favorite meat, like chicken (this recipe works great with rotisserie chicken), beef, or pork! 

You can also beef up your burrito by adding black beans, rice, onions, corn, and/or bell peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g