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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are the perfect golden brown treats! If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert burrito for you! The cream cheese mixture paired with the cinnamon sugar mixture on top is a tasty treat that the whole family will love.

Air fryer strawberry cheesecake chimichanga cut in half, partially stacked and served on a round white plate with a whole strawberry and basil leaf as a garnish. A portion of a whole strawberry is in the bottom right corner of the picture. There is a round white plate in the top left of the photograph stacked with more strawberry chimichangas, and to the right is more basil garnish and a small portion of a strawberry showing.

If a dessert chimichanga has never been on your radar, now is the time! This is one of my favorite things to enjoy regarding air fryer desserts! If you have a cheesecake craving, fun desserts are some of the best things to have!

Using soft tortillas as a sweet treat will have you adding them to your shopping list time and time again. If you're a fan of air fryer recipes, memorize the ingredient list below. (and if this is the first time making these air fryer cheesecake chimichangas, get ready to be obsessed!

Ingredients:

  • Cream cheese - Make sure it's at room temperature prior to using.
  • Marshmallow cream - Adds sweetness and creamy texture.
  • Granulated sugar - Divide it, as you'll use it in various steps.
  • Vanilla extract - Excellent for most desserts!
  • Strawberries - Clean and chop them up!
  • Flour tortillas - Makes the perfect soft and chewy texture.
  • Cinnamon - For the topping.
Ingredients shot with everything you need to make air fryer strawberry cheesecake chimichangas. To the left of the picture is a line of tortillas. The bottom of the image has a small rimmed white plate with a block of cream cheese. The rest of the photograph are bowls, each containing an ingredient; sugar, cut-up strawberries, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and marshmallow cream.

How to make Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, marshmallow cream, ¼ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. 

    Round glass bowl with cream cheese, sugar, marshmallow, and vanilla extract smoothly mixed. To the bowl's right are the beaters with some of the mixture still on them. There is a bowl of cut strawberries above the bowl, tortillas partially showing on the left of the image, and a measuring spoon of cinnamon with garnish to the right.

  2. Fold the chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.

    A glass bowl with the strawberries folded into the cream cheese and marshmallow mixture. There is a wooden spoon to the bowl's right with some mixtures on it. Above the bowl are tortillas and a measuring spoon of cinnamon.

  3. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop 2 tablespoons of filling on one side.

    A tortilla lays flat with some of the strawberry cream cheese mixtures on one side of the tortilla. To the right of the tortilla is a scoop to scoop the cream cheese mixture. At the top left of the image is the glass bowl with the strawberry cream cheese mixture and a measuring spoon of cinnamon to the right.

  4. Fold over the edge,and then fold in the sides of the tortilla. 

    A tortilla folded with the strawberry cream cheese mixture to prepare for the air fryer. The tablespoon used to scoop the mix is to the right of the folded tortilla, and a bowl with the strawberry cream cheese mixture and a measuring spoon of cinnamon is to the right.

  5. Carefully roll up the tortilla without allowing filling to come out.

    Rolled tortilla with strawberry cream cheese mixture inside. The tablespoon used to scoop the mix is to the right of the tortilla. At the top left of the image is a small portion of the glass bowl with the strawberry cheesecake and a measuring spoon of cinnamon to the right.

  6. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

  7. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add the chimichangas in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray the tops of the chimichangas.

    Six strawberry cheesecake chimichangas are in the air fryer basket, prepared to go in the air fryer. There is strawberry and basil garnish on the table, and the base of the air fryer is at the top left of the picture.

  8. Air fry the chimichangas for 3 minutes at 400° Fahnreheit/200 Celcius, flip, and then add an additional 2 minutes of cooking time. 

    Strawberry cheesecake chimichangas flipped during the cooking process in the air fryer. A small portion of the air fryer base is in the top left of the picture, with basil garnish and strawberries on the table.

  9. Combine ½ cup sugar and cinnamon together in a small rimmed dish.

    Cinnamon and sugar mixture on a rimmed white plate. The spoon to stir the mixture is to the right of the plate, and a small portion of the air fryer base is at the top left of the picture. The table has basil garnish and whole strawberries on it.

  10. Remove the chimichangas from the air fryer and carefully roll the chimichangas in the cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.

    Fully cooked strawberry cheesecake chimichanga cooked in the air fryer and coated with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. The spoon used to sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture is to the right of the plate, and the base of the air fryer is to the top left of the picture, with whole strawberries and basil garnish on the table.

Close-up picture of air fryer strawberry cheesecake chimichangas served on a white plate. Three are lined on the plate, and one is cut in half and stacked on top of the three. In the background is a blurred image of another plate of chimichangas and to the right is a blurred image of a whole strawberry.

Variations

Use fresh or frozen strawberries - Try making this delicious dessert with fresh or frozen strawberries!

Add some lemon zest - If you want to add some citrus flavor, zest a bit of lemon in the mixture.

Change the sugary topping - Powdered sugar on top of these delicious strawberry cheese-filled chimis is never a bad idea. The perfect way to eat it is up to your cravings!

How to Serve

Once you add the cinnamon sugar coating, it's time to dish and serve. Enjoy them warm for the best flavor and texture - but be careful not to burn your mouth!

Grab a large plate and dish!

How to Store

If you're lucky enough to have leftovers of this creamy filling and sweet pastry, store it in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also cover it with plastic wrap as well.

Overhead shot of three strawberry cheesecake chimichangas cooked in the air fryer and lined on a round white plate. A fourth chimichanga is cut in half, stands on top of the three chimichangas, and is garnished with a whole strawberry. In the top right of the picture is another round white plate with two chimichangas partially showing, and a whole strawberry is to the left.

FAQs

When should I serve this decadent dessert?

Since this will be your family's new favorite dessert, you should serve it anytime you want. It also makes the perfect Cinco de mayo dessert and is a fun treat for a fiesta party. (don't forget that it's also great for a birthday party!)

How do I keep the cheesecake mixture from cooking out of the burrito?

It's all about the burrito shape! You need to ensure that you're not overfilling the flour tortilla and that you're working on the rolling process.

Be sure that you roll the edges of the tortilla in a way that they tuck in so that none of the fillings spews out. Place it seam-side down in the air fryer basket.

How do I know when this easy dessert recipe is done cooking?

The best way to tell if this chimichanga is done cooking is to peek at the tortilla. You should have a crispy tortilla, but not a burnt one.

What other toppings can I add to this savory dish?

Sliced strawberries that are fresh and ripe during strawberry season add so much flavor!

You can easily top it with ice cream or stick with the delicious cinnamon sugar mixture discussed in the printable recipe card below.

Round white plate with six strawberry cheesecake chimichangas cooked in the air fryer topped with cinnamon and sugar with a whole strawberry on top of the chimichangas. The base of the air fryer is behind the plate, and whole strawberries are on the table to the right.

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Air fryer strawberry cheesecake chimichangas served on a round white plate. There are three chimichangas lined on the bottom of the plate. One of the chimichangas is cut in half and stacked on top.

Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

You're going to love the flavor of these Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas! The perfect savory dessert!
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup marshmallow cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 flour tortillas 8-inches
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, marshmallow cream, ¼ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Fold the chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop 2 tablespoons of filling on one side.
  • Fold over the edge,and then fold in the sides of the tortilla.
  • Carefully roll up the tortilla without allowing filling to come out.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add the chimichangas in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray the tops of the chimichangas.
  • Air fry the chimichangas for 3 minutes at 400° Fahnreheit/200 Celcius, flip, and then add an additional 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Combine ½ cup sugar and cinnamon together in a small rimmed dish.
  • Remove the chimichangas from the air fryer and carefully roll the chimichangas in the cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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