Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas

Name: Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached), shredded; 8 flour tortillas (8-inch); 1 lb tomatillos (fresh or canned), husked; 1/2 white onion, quartered; 2 serrano peppers, stemmed; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; as needed cooking spray

Crispy-edged flour tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and smothered in tangy green tomatillo sauce with melted Oaxaca cheese. A lighter, trendy take on a classic Tex-Mex favorite.

38 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached), shredded
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 lb tomatillos (fresh or canned), husked
1/2 white onion, quartered
2 serrano peppers, stemmed
2 garlic cloves
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
as needed cooking spray

Instructions

1

Make the sauce: blend 1 lb husked tomatillos (fresh or canned), 1/2 quartered white onion, 2 serrano peppers, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a blender until smooth.
2

In a saucepan, warm the tomatillo sauce over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in half the 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Season to taste and keep warm.
3

Mix 2 lbs shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached) with remaining sour cream in a bowl. Divide the cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached) mixture evenly among 8 flour tortillas (8-inch).
4

Roll each flour tortillas (8-inch) tightly and arrange seam-side down in an air fryer-safe baking dish that fits in your air fryer (or roll individually).
5

Coat the seam of each flour tortillas (8-inch) lightly with as needed cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese.
6

Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until the Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the flour tortillas (8-inch) are lightly crisped.
7

Garnish with fresh 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

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What is Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas?

Crispy-edged flour tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and smothered in tangy green tomatillo sauce with melted Oaxaca cheese. A lighter, trendy take on a classic Tex-Mex favorite. This reference files it under Tex-Mex dinner: made in an air fryer, rated medium and about 38 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas?

For Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas, the frying oil is held at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What can I use instead of Oaxaca cheese in Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas?

The entry for Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas calls for 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese. In its place: Low-moisture mozzarella or Monterey Jack melts the same way.

Is Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas comes from 2 serrano peppers, stemmed. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the serranos, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Air Fryer Enchiladas Suizas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 35 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 820 mg sodium.

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