Description
Blueberry chimichangas deliver a delightful Mexican-inspired dessert straight from your air fryer. Sweet berries and crispy tortillas create a magical fusion that promises pure culinary excitement you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Filling and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Coating and Serving Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious blueberry compote by simmering blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat until berries burst and mixture thickens.
- Allow the blueberry mixture to cool completely, developing rich, concentrated flavors.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky and smooth, creating a decadent filling.
- Lay out tortillas and generously spread the cream cheese mixture across each surface.
- Carefully distribute the cooled blueberry compote along the lower third of each tortilla.
- Expertly fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly into a compact bundle, sealing edges with a brushing of melted butter.
- Prepare the air fryer by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring optimal cooking temperature.
- Delicately brush the exterior of each chimichanga with melted butter to promote even golden browning.
- Arrange chimichangas seam-side down in the air fryer basket, allowing space between each for proper circulation.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, rotating midway to achieve an evenly crisp, golden exterior.
- Once cooked, immediately dust with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve piping hot alongside whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Stabilize blueberry filling by cooking it slowly, allowing cornstarch to activate and create perfect thickness without burning.
- Handle tortillas gently to prevent tearing, ensuring a tight seal with melted butter prevents filling from leaking during air frying.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like mixed berries, apple, or peach for seasonal variations that keep the recipe exciting.
- Adjust cooking time based on air fryer model, checking at 5 minutes to prevent over-browning and maintain crispy exterior with soft interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg