Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole
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Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole

This air fryer enchilada casserole is the second part of this two part recipe that allows you to cook once and eat twice. This recipe utilizes the homemade Paprika Cream Sauce which we served over egg noodles. In dish, we show how the same sauce can be utilized to make an easy enchilada baked casserole in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole

Can Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole be made with a different sauce?

Yes! While I love the paprika cream sauce with this easy enchilada bake, this casserole can easily be made with any homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce that you love.

Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole

Air Fryer Enchilada Casserole

Anne
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons onion finely diced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 recipe Paprika Cream Sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cottage cheese and onion in a food processor and puree until smooth. Combine the mixture with the Monterey Jack cheese and salt, stirring well.
  • Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread ¼ cup of the Paprika Sauce in the bottom of the prepared cooking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping as needed. Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the tortillas followed by ⅓ of the remaining paprika sauce.
  • Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining paprika sauce, followed by the cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Air fry for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Keyword air fryer enchilada casserole, air fryer enchiladas

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