That’s a great idea! You’ll have to play with the timing and temp, though. You don’t want the filling to be cold and the outside overly cooked. I will see if one of my kids is willing to test it out for me. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Pat
Oh my stars these were delicious. I used taco seasoned chicken and cumin seasoned Northern beans with cheese. I served it with your Mexican rice and toppings. I cut my chimi up and mixed it with the rice and toppings in a bowl. Thanks for more great recipes.
Jessica Fisher
Yay! So glad you loved them. Thanks for the helpful feedback!
Ashlyn
I’m a freezer meal newbie, still in the planning what I’m gonna cook and freeze stage. This is going on the list. Chimichangas are my little Izzy’s FAVORITE food! Oh, when you get them out of the freezer, do you thaw them before cooking or cook them immediately?
Jessica
I usually just microwave them for a few minutes.
Wana
Thanks for giving me a new use for my griddle. We had semi-homemade Taco Bell Stuff chimichangas inspired by the Taco Bell Stuff Burritos for dinner and they were delicious.
April Driggers
OK… Im a 38 year old native Texan…and I had no stinkin’ idea what a chimichanga was! I never even have ever ordered one. A crispy, fried burrito. Wow… I’m being educated! I’ll have to try this! So, do you eat them with a knife/fork or still hold them like a burrito?
Jessica
Depends on if you are adding toppings. Hubs loves his with enchilada sauce, so he is a fork and knife guy.
Andrea S
What do you use to season these?
Jessica
You can use whatever you like. We usually have seasoned taco meat, cheese, and pinto beans. We add other toppings when we serve them, like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and tomato.
Reagan @ Recipesmademyway
I LOVE chimichangas, I usually deep fry them but this is a great idea for a healthier chimi! I’m trying to get into freezer cooking and love all of your great ideas!
Angelica
How good to these freeze?
Jessica
I freeze them prior to crisping and they do great.
Christi
I tried making a chimichanga on my griddle today and it took my “burrito” to a new level. Thanks for the idea!!
Jessica
That’s what I’m talking about! Taking food to a new level. 😉
Valerie
Can you cook chimichangas in an air fryer?
Jessica Fisher
That’s a great idea! You’ll have to play with the timing and temp, though. You don’t want the filling to be cold and the outside overly cooked. I will see if one of my kids is willing to test it out for me. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Pat
Oh my stars these were delicious. I used taco seasoned chicken and cumin seasoned Northern beans with cheese. I served it with your Mexican rice and toppings. I cut my chimi up and mixed it with the rice and toppings in a bowl. Thanks for more great recipes.
Jessica Fisher
Yay! So glad you loved them. Thanks for the helpful feedback!
Ashlyn
I’m a freezer meal newbie, still in the planning what I’m gonna cook and freeze stage. This is going on the list. Chimichangas are my little Izzy’s FAVORITE food! Oh, when you get them out of the freezer, do you thaw them before cooking or cook them immediately?
Jessica
I usually just microwave them for a few minutes.
Wana
Thanks for giving me a new use for my griddle. We had semi-homemade Taco Bell Stuff chimichangas inspired by the Taco Bell Stuff Burritos for dinner and they were delicious.
April Driggers
OK… Im a 38 year old native Texan…and I had no stinkin’ idea what a chimichanga was! I never even have ever ordered one. A crispy, fried burrito. Wow… I’m being educated! I’ll have to try this! So, do you eat them with a knife/fork or still hold them like a burrito?
Jessica
Depends on if you are adding toppings. Hubs loves his with enchilada sauce, so he is a fork and knife guy.
Andrea S
What do you use to season these?
Jessica
You can use whatever you like. We usually have seasoned taco meat, cheese, and pinto beans. We add other toppings when we serve them, like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and tomato.
Reagan @ Recipesmademyway
I LOVE chimichangas, I usually deep fry them but this is a great idea for a healthier chimi! I’m trying to get into freezer cooking and love all of your great ideas!
Angelica
How good to these freeze?
Jessica
I freeze them prior to crisping and they do great.
Christi
I tried making a chimichanga on my griddle today and it took my “burrito” to a new level. Thanks for the idea!!
Jessica
That’s what I’m talking about! Taking food to a new level. 😉