Air Fryer Blueberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Warm and crispy Air fryer blueberry cheesecake chimichangas are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings and can be made in under 10 minutes.

I recently made a similar dessert in the air fryer; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas and my whole family loved them. I decided to experiment with different flavors. While you can fill them with any fruit toppings of your choice, this time I decided to add blueberries, my favorite fruit.

Air Fryer blueberry cheesecake Chimichangas is a very simple and delicious dish. Made with soft tortillas, cream cheese, and fresh blueberries. Rolled into a burrito shape, I love how they come out DELISH, ultra-crispy, and golden brown. My whole family loves them.

What are Chimichangas?

For those of you unfamiliar with the dish, chimichangas are essentially a deep-fried burrito filled with a savory choice of meat, vegetables and cheese, but can also be adapted into a sweet dessert version. But let’s face it, Blueberry cheesecake Chimichangas are just a fancy name. In reality, these are Blueberry cream cheese roll-ups. And the reason they call it “blueberry cheesecake” is because the blueberry cream cheese mixture inside the roll does remind you of a texture and taste of a cheesecake, softened.

How to make Blueberry Cream cheese chimichangas in the Air fryer?

You can prepare the delicious blueberry cheesecake filling in no time. I didn’t have fresh blueberries at the time so I used frozen ones and it turned out great, too.

Spoon a couple of tablespoons of blueberry filling on each soft flour tortilla, roll it tightly, brush with melted butter (or oil) and air fry. After just a few minutes in the air fryer, tortillas become golden and crispy, with the warm gooey cheesecake-like filling.

Ingredients:

• 2 (8-inch) soft flour Tortillas.
• 4 oz cream cheese (half a block), softened at room temperature.
• 1 teaspoon sour cream
• 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar (can use granulated sugar). Or to taste.
• ½ cup fresh blueberries. Can sub for frozen blueberries or a fruit filling of your choice.
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing. Or spray oil. I love this Ghee oil spray.

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and blueberries until it gets creamy and well combined.
2. Divide the mixture evenly between two tortillas and add it to the lower part of each tortilla (see picture).
3. Add a few more blueberries to the center of the cream cheese mixture, if desired.
4. Fold the sides of each tortilla towards the center and then roll up the tortilla tight into a burrito shape.
5. Secure the end of the tortilla with the toothpick (optional and if needed).
6. Brush each burrito with oil, coating all sides evenly. You may want to choose to spray with oil instead. I use Ghee spray oil and then spread it evenly with the help of an OXO food basting brush.
7. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C for a minute.
8. Lay the cream cheese-filled burritos onto an air fryer basket/tray, lightly greased or sprayed with oil.
9. Air fry mode (air crisp) for 6 minutes, flipping halfway. Once you flip the burrito to the other side, be sure to brush/spray the other side with oil again. Or cook until the tortilla is golden in color and crispy.
10. Now place them on the plate and let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
11. Note: the creamy filling is very hot. Let them cool to the desired temperature so no one is burning their tongue.
12. I like to cut the chimichangas in half so they cool faster. You may choose to cut it in halves or quarters.
13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (or cinnamon sugar), serve and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Air fryer cheesecake Chimichangas.

• All air fryers are different. I use my Cuisinart. It’s an oven-type air fryer. If you have a smaller air fryer or a different one, your blueberry stuffed tortillas may need a little more or less time.
• Watch carefully! I like to check on Chimichangas often (especially once you turn them); to make sure they are not overcooking. Many foods in the air fryer can go from “almost done” to “burned” in a matter of minutes, sometimes seconds.
• It is best to be eaten fresh. Although if you put the leftovers in the fridge uncovered, they remain crispy. 
• To reheat the leftover chimichangas, set the air fryer to 350F/177C and air fry for 1-2 minutes per side.
• My whole family loves these delicious tortilla wraps, filled with cream cheese and fresh blueberries.
• You can use the smaller size tortillas, like mini tortillas for this blueberry cream cheese-filled dessert. Spoon one or two teaspoons and roll them into a burrito shape. No need to close the sides. These mini blueberry chimichangas are great for a party. Drizzle with chocolate on top and garnish with fresh berries. Your Chimichangas are ready for the party and your guests will be obsessed.

Can Blueberry Cheesecake Chimichangas be made low carb and keto-friendly?

Absolutely! Pick up some low-carb tortillas and replace sugar with the granulated sweetener of your choice. I like to use Golden Monkfruit Sweetener, or Confectioners Swerve in place of powdered sugar. And for low-carb tortillas, I love Mission Carb Balance.

Other Air fryer desserts you're going to love:

• Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas.
• Russian Cheesecakes.
• Air Fryer Donuts using can biscuits.
• Air fryer fried Oreos.

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