Cooking guide
Frozen Burrito in the Air Fryer
A small breakfast burrito and a large bean-and-cheese burrito will not heat at the same rate. Air frying can crisp the tortilla, but the dense filling still needs time to heat through.
Reviewed and updated July 30, 2026
- Start at
- 350°F / 177°C
- Yield
- 1 frozen burrito
- Prep time
- 2 minutes
- Cook time
- 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 frozen, fully prepared burrito
Method
- Remove outer packaging and read the current package. Use its air fryer instructions if available.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F if the manual recommends it.
- Place the frozen burrito seam-side up in the basket. Do not wrap it in foil unless the appliance and package instructions allow that use.
- Cook for 7 minutes, turn, then cook for another 5 to 11 minutes. Begin checking a small burrito at 12 minutes and a large burrito later.
- Confirm the filling is hot through the center. For a fully cooked refrigerated or frozen food being reheated, USDA guidance uses 165°F / 74°C. Rest 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Useful adjustments
- If the tortilla darkens while the center remains cold, reduce to 325°F and continue in short intervals.
- Microwaving first and air frying briefly can heat the center faster, but follow the package if using a combination method.
- Do not cook several burritos pressed together; leave room around each one.
- Steam can escape when the burrito is cut, so rest it before serving.
Sources and further reading
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