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Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

These easy beef empanadas made with my homemade beef picadillo are so easy and delicious made in the air fryer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 8 Goya empanada discs (in frozen section, thawed)
  • 1 cup picadillo
  • 1 egg white (whisked)
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

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  1. Spray the air fryer basket generously with olive oil spray to avoid sticking, or line the basket with air fryer parchment paper.
  2. Place 2 tablespoons of the picadillo in the center of each disc. Fold in half and use a fork to seal the edges. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  3. Whisk the egg whites with water, then brush the tops of the empanadas.
  4. Air fry in a single layer, in batches as needed 350F 8 minutes, turning halfway or until golden. Remove from heat and repeat with the remaining empanadas.

Notes

  • How to Bake Empanadas in the Oven: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also bake them in the oven at 400 degrees on a nonstick baking sheet for about 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
  • How to Freeze Empanadas: You can flash freeze the uncooked empanadas on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Air Fry From Frozen: Pop the frozen empanadas right into your air fryer and air fry 350F for about 12 minutes, turning halfway until golden and hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1empanada Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Serving 1empanada
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2.5g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.