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Air Fryer Mini Breakfast Burritos

These grab-and-go air fryer mini breakfast burritos are even great for a midday snack. Leave out the serrano chile pepper for a less spicy version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 1507.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For cooking the filling
  • 1 Air Fryer For crisping the burritos
  • 1 Chef's knife For chopping ingredients
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe preparation
  • 1 Spatula or wooden spoon For stirring and flipping

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ¼ cup Mexican-style chorizo
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • ½ cup diced potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 serrano pepper chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 8 inch flour tortillas
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Cook chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it turns dark red, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  • Melt bacon grease in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and serrano pepper; cook and stir until potatoes are fork-tender, onion is translucent, and serrano pepper is soft, 2 to 6 minutes. Add eggs and chorizo; stir until cooked and completely incorporated into potato mixture, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly over the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 1/3 cup chorizo mixture down the center of a tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over the filling, then roll into a burrito shape. Mist with cooking spray and place into the air fryer basket. Repeat to make remaining burritos.
  • Air-fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each burrito over, mist with cooking spray, and air-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Notes

For optimal flavor, ensure the chorizo is thoroughly cooked and slightly crispy, allowing its rendered fat to contribute richness to the potatoes. Achieving fork-tender potatoes is crucial; avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness, but ensure they are soft. Adjust serrano pepper quantity to your desired heat level. Warming tortillas thoroughly is critical for pliability, preventing tears during rolling and ensuring a neat burrito. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even browning and crispness; work in batches if necessary. For an enhanced experience, consider adding shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese to the filling before rolling, or a dollop of fresh avocado crema after air-frying.