If you’re looking for a restaurant-style dessert, these Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas are going to be your new favorite recipe. This is a crispy air-fried dessert that uses just a handful of simple ingredients, and they are ready in just about 15 minutes or less.
These dessert chimichangas are the perfect follow-up to Air Fryer Beef Chimichangas. They are the best fun family dessert for celebrations and are easy enough for air fryer beginners. The best part? There is no deep frying involved!
What you’ll love about this recipe:
- No deep fryer needed, all the crispy texture without the oil.
- Quick weeknight treat, ready in minutes.
- Kid-Approved!
- Easy to customize with different fillings, this recipe uses Lemon Blueberry, but you can do any filling you like!
- Budget-friendly with pantry staples!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas:
- Cream Cheese
- Lemon Zest
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Egg
- Blueberry Pie Filling (or Any of Choice)
- Large Flour Tortillas
- Salted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
For a gluten-free option, use Mission Gluten-Free Tortillas. Warm them up for a few minutes to make them more pliable before moving forward with the instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi, or Ninja Speedi to 350 degrees F for 4 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer and whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Add the powdered sugar, alternating with the egg. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside. (It’s best to do this a little at a time so that it does not cause the sugar to fly everywhere.)
- Place the tortillas in the air fryer, and use a trellis or 2 forks to weigh them down.
- Warm them at 350 degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Place the warm tortillas on a plate.
- Add the cream cheese mixture in the middle in a line, about 1/4 cup.
- Place 3 Tbsp of pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the 2 ends back on the filling, then roll the middle in to fold the tortilla.
- Place the tortillas back in the air fryer seam side down, and leave room in between so they can cook evenly.
- Air Fry at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until nice and golden.
- Carefully remove and place on a plate, and coat with melted butter.
- Roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Serve.
Variations of Cheesecake Chimichangas:
This dessert is full of great twists. This recipe uses canned pie filling, but you can use any type that you prefer to make some delicious flavor combinations.
- Berry Cheesecake Chimichangas – Use strawberry or raspberry pie filling.
- Chocolate Cheesecake Chimichangas – Mix in mini chocolate chips.
- Caramel Apple Chimichangas – Use apple pie filling and caramel sauce.
- Nutella Chimichangas – Use a thin layer of Nutella with your favorite pie filling.
Can you make Gluten-Free Cheesecake Chimichangas?
Gluten-Free Cheesecake Chimichangas can be made the same way as traditional chimichangas; however, you will want to use gluten-free tortillas. The best ones to use are Mission Gluten-Free Tortillas.
Remember, it is very important to warm these in the microwave first to make them more pliable before folding.
Serving Suggestions:
Cheesecake Chimichangas are a dessert, so they are always better with toppings!
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Fresh Berries
- Powdered Sugar
- Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
- Ice Cream
Can these be made in the Ninja Foodi?
Cheesecake Chimichangas can easily be made in the Ninja Foodi or Ninja Speedi using these exact directions. We used a Ninja Speedi to make this recipe.
If you are using a Ninja product, you would use the Air Crisp function to create these.
How do you store leftover Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas?
This is the best recipe because it makes FOUR chimichangas, which is great for 2-4 people. If you have extra that you need to store, pack them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, reheat in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 3-4 minutes to restore crisp texture.
Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas are EVERYTHING you want in a dessert: easy to make, full of sweet flavor, creamy, and delicious. This recipe is perfect to use over and over again and get creative with it. Trust me, you’ll love these after a long, busy day!
Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest from 1 Lemon
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Whole Egg
- 3/4 Cup Blueberry Pie Filling (or Any of Choice)
- 4 Large Flour Tortillas or Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas
- 2 Tbsp Salted Butter, Melted
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi, or Ninja Speedi to 350°F for 4 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer and whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Add the powdered sugar, alternating with the egg. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside. (It's best to do this a little at a time so that it does not cause the sugar to fly everywhere.)
- Place the tortillas in the air fryer, and use a trellis or 2 forks to weigh them down.
- Warm them at 350°F for 2 minutes.
- Place the warm tortillas on a plate.
- Add the cream cheese mixture in the middle in a line, about 1/4 cup.
- Place 3 Tbsp of pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the 2 ends back on the filling, then roll the middle in to fold the tortilla.
- Place the tortillas back in the air fryer seam side down, and leave room in between so they can cook evenly.
- Air Fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until nice and golden.
- Carefully remove and place on a plate, coat with melted butter.
- Roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Serve.
Notes
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Linda Primmer says
Absolutely so decadent. Love this! I need to use my air fryer more. I am pleased to feature your air fryer cheescake chimichangas at Love Your Creativity.
Kerryanne says
Kristy, as an Australian, I’m excited to try this Mexican recipe. I’m off now to pin everything else too!
Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow and Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your air fryer cheesecake chimichangas recipe at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne