Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas with Spicy Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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Crispy chicken and cheese-filled tortillas smothered in zesty tomato-based salsa. This Mexican-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs tortillas, chicken breast, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 large whole wheat tortillas tortillas
400 g thinly sliced chicken breast
100 g grated cheddar cheese
200 ml tomato salsa
1/2 medium diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix 400 g sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 diced onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in air fryer for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: Lay 8 tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Divide cooked chicken evenly among tortillas. Top each with 12.5 g grated cheddar cheese and 25 ml tomato salsa. Fold tortillas into quarters and place in air fryer.
Step 4: Cook for 8-10 minutes until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with extra salsa.