How to Cook El Monterey Burritos in the Air Fryer

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El Monterey Burritos are one of my favorite brands of burritos. I prefer to prepare them in the air fryer rather than in the oven as it's the easiest and fastest way to cook frozen burritos. Additionally, cooking the burritos in the air fryer is technically hands-free as you will only need to turn the burritos a few times while they are cooking. Here is how to cook El Monterey Burritos in the air fryer.

What are El Monterey Burritos?

El Monterey is a brand that sells different types of food products, such as burritos. Burritos are a Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla tightly wrapped around a filling such as chicken, beef, or pork, and often including a large array of other ingredients such as rice, cooked beans, vegetables, cheese, and condiments such as salsa.

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What Types of Burritos Does El Monterey Have?

You can find different types of El Monterey Burritos that you can buy online or from your local grocery store. I'm going to show you the types that I like and that you can purchase online:

El Monterey Chicken Fajita Burrito
El Monterey XX Large Bean and Cheese Burrito
El Monterey Beef & Bean Burrito -- This is the one I'm working with today
El Monterey All Natural Chicken and Monterey Jack Cheese Chimichanga

However, there are several more options beyond this list.

The Reasons I Love Making El Monterey Burritos in the Air Fryer

Quick and Easy – These El Monterey burritos are simple and ready in less than 20 minutes. Crisp and Golden Exterior – These burritos can be cooked to a perfectly crisp and golden exterior in the air fryer. Family-Friendly – An easy, simple, and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy and love! Affordable – Just grab that budget-friendly package of El Monterey burritos. Customizable – You can add whatever toppings you like to make the burritos your own.

Recipe Tips

For the best results, do not overload your air fryer basket. Here is why:

The air fryer circulates air around food to cook it, so if you overload it, that hot air will have a tough time circulating around the burritos and they will end up not crispy. If you have a small air fryer, you may need to cook your burritos in batches to ensure they cook evenly. I use a Cosori air fryer which has such a good-sized basket and is dishwasher safe.

Storage

I don't recommend that you make your burritos ahead of time as they will become soggy when stored. Just cook them and serve them immediately.

How Long to Cook El Monterey Burritos in an Air Fryer

The cooking time for the burriotos depends on the temperature you are cooking them at and how many burritos you are cooking. At a 400 F/200 C temperature, your frozen El Monterey burritos should only require 12 to 15 minutes. Smaller or larger burritos will need a little less or more time, so you can adjust the cooking time as needed. Meanwhile, if you only cook one burrito for yourself, you should check its doneness at about 11 minutes.

How to Make El Monterey Burritos Crispy?

First of all, make sure that your air fryer basket isn't overcrowded so that the hot air can circulate and crisp up your burritos. Also, you should turn the burritos a couple of times through cooking to promote even cooking. Finally, simply cook the burritos for a few minutes longer if they don't become crispy in the recommended cooking time.

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What is the Healthiest Burrito?

I recommend the bean burrito if you are looking for a healthy burrito. Beans are high in fiber, which means it is beneficial for lowering your cholesterol and can help you feel full.

What are the Best Brands of Frozen Burritos?

Here are the healthiest frozen burritos you can buy:

Sweet Earth Vegan Curry Tiger Burrito
Amy's Bean and Cheese Burrito
Evol Shredded Beef Classic Burrito

The Best Side Dishes for Burritos

Here are the best side dishes you can serve with your burritos.

Cilantro Lime Rice
Jicama Slaw
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Refried Beans

El Monterey Burritos Air Fryer Ingredients

2-4 frozen El Monterey burritos, about 5 ounces each

Ingredient Notes

Today's recipe uses store-bought frozen El Monterey burritos. Don't thaw the burritos before putting them into the air fryer, because that will result in them becoming soggy during cooking. Just stick to cooking your burritos straight from frozen. You don't need to add any oil either.

El Monterey Burritos Air Fryer Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes.
Place the El Monterey frozen burritos into the air fryer basket with the bottom sealed side facing up.
Cook the burritos for 15 minutes.
Turn the burritos every 5 minutes to promote even cooking. This will also help prevent burritos from sticking.
Remove the burritos from the air fryer and serve them hot with your favorite side dishes.

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What are the Best Toppings for El Monterey Burritos?

Salsa
Sour Cream
Guacamole
Enchilada Sauce
Diced Tomatoes
Black Olives