Air Fryer Enchiladas: The Best Way to Make Enchiladas

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 4

Servings:

8-12 tortillas this will depend on the size of tortillas you use, I used medium sized and was able to get 12 enchiladas
1 ½ cups grated melting cheese Fiesta blend, Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, you can choose any cheese you love!
Cilantro for garnish
1/4-1/2 cup enchilada sauce

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and mix to combine into a paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, whisk straight away then it will turn into a thick smooth paste quite quickly.
Add remaining chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the Spice Mix. Whisk together.
Increase heat to medium high. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking regularly, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of thick syrup. Remove from heat.

Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
Add beef and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it up as you go. Add remaining Spice Mix. Cook for a further 2 minutes or until completely brown.
Add refried beans, black beans, about ¼-½ cup of Enchilada Sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix and cook for 2 minutes then remove from the stove.

Make a tinfoil sling that fits your air fryer basket. Be sure to leave enough room for air flow.
Place filling on the lower third of a tortilla. Roll up then place in the air fryer basket, seam side down. Repeat with remaining Filling & Tortillas. (The amount of enchiladas that you will be able to put in your air fryer basket will depend on its size. You may have to cook in batches, or freeze some for later!)
Pour sauce over the enchiladas, top with cheese, air fry for 4 minutes at 350 °F, or until the cheese is melted.
Carefully remove from the air fryer basket and enjoy as is or with your favorite enchiladas toppings!

Can substitute homemade spice mix ingredients with a prepackaged taco or enchilada seasoning mix.
Can substitute the homemade enchilada sauce with a premade canned enchilada sauce. But, if you have the time and ingredients, I recommend this recipe- its so good!
Ground beef in the air fryer option. Instead of cooking the ground beef on the stove top, cook the ground beef in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/204°C for 5 minutes. Place the beef in the air fryer and break it up. Cook in the air fryer at 380°F/193°C for 4 minutes. Stir beef and break apart if necessary. Add the garlic and onion. Then cook for another 3 minutes, or until done.
I used medium sized tortillas and had enough to fill 12 tortillas. You may fill more or less tortillas depending on the size you get.