Air fryer beef enchiladas

Enchiladas made easy in the air fryer

Serves

2 - 3

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Got leftover Mexican bolar roast sitting in the fridge and wondering how to jazz it up without spending hours in the kitchen? Say hello to these air fryer beef enchiladas—a cheeky, speedy way to transform leftover beef into a crispy, cheesy, and downright delicious meal. Packed with protein-rich beef and fibre-loaded black beans, wrapped in wholegrain tortillas these enchiladas are a balanced feast that hits all the right notes.

The air fryer crisps the tortillas to golden perfection while melting the cheese just right, giving you that satisfying crunch and gooey goodness without the extra oil. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need to feed the masses, this recipe turns humble leftovers into a vibrant Mexican-inspired dinner.

Kirsten McCaffrey

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Ingredients

Beef enchiladas

2 cups Quality Mark bolar roast
use the shreded leftover Mexican bolar roast including the beans and vegetables
6 corn tortillas
½ cup orange salsai
½ cup grated cheese
1 cup baby spinach
½ cup Greek style yoghurt
fresh coriander
chopped
lime
wedges, for serving
avocado
sliced, for serving
orange salsa
extra for serving

Quick Orange Salsa

2 oranges
peeled and diced
¼ red onion
finely diced
½ red chilli i
finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
1 handful fresh coriander
chopped
salt
to taste

Method

For the beef enchiladas

In a bowl, combine the shredded beef, beans, vegetables, and a few tablespoons of the cooking juices to keep the filling moist. Stir in a handful of baby spinach for extra greens and micronutrients.

Lay out the tortillas. Divide the beef mixture evenly among them. Add a spoonful of orange salsa to each tortilla.

Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in a lightly oiled air fryer-safe baking dish or directly in the air fryer basket.

Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the enchiladas.

Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden and slightly crisp.

Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra salsa, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lime.

For the quick orange salsa

Mix all ingredients and let sit for 10–15 minutes for flavours to marry together.

To serve

We love to serve with a big salad on the side.