Air Fryer Empanadas
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican
Air Fryer Empanadas
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper deseeded and finely diced
- 1 white onion peeled and diced
- 1 pound (453g) ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt to taste
- 4 pitted green olives finely chopped
- 2-3 sheets pie crust dough
- 1 egg beaten
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and pepper until it becomes translucent and begins to soften.
- Add ground beef and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until beef is brown. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt and olives and cook for a couple of minutes before letting the mixture cool.
- Roll out pie crust and use a cookie or biscuit cutter to make 5-inch discs of dough.
- Place 2 tablespoons of empanada mix into each disk of pie crust dough, being careful not to overfill.
- Wet the edges of the pie crust with water, fold over to seal and crimp with a fork.
- Brush the empanadas with egg wash.
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Spray empanadas with olive oil or cooking spray and place them in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden, turning halfway through.
Notes
- After browning the meat, drain fat with a spoon or using a paper towel.
- Premade pie crust is a great shortcut. You can also use premade empanada discs or make your own empanada dough.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut with a biscuit or cookie cutter to make dough rounds.
- In addition to the seasonings listed, I also like to use freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- When adding the meat mixture to the empanada disks, fill empanadas conservatively, or the meat mixture may ooze out during cooking.
- Carefully wet the edges and fold the dough in half. Crimp with a fork to seal.
- Add a light egg wash with a pastry brush to give the air fryer empanadas a golden brown color.
- Place empanadas in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Place the air fryer empanadas on a baking sheet pan in a warm oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining empanadas.
- Serve empanadas with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dip.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary, so use the cooking times listed as an estimate.
- After browning the meat, drain fat with a spoon or using a paper towel.
- Premade pie crust is a great shortcut. You can also use premade empanada discs or make your own empanada dough.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut with a biscuit or cookie cutter to make dough rounds.
- In addition to the seasonings listed, I also like to use freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- When adding the meat mixture to the empanada disks, fill empanadas conservatively, or the meat mixture may ooze out during cooking.
- Carefully wet the edges and fold the dough in half. Crimp with a fork to seal.
- Add a light egg wash with a pastry brush to give the air fryer empanadas a golden brown color.
- Place empanadas in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Place the air fryer empanadas on a baking sheet pan in a warm oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining empanadas.
- Serve empanadas with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dip.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary, so use the cooking times listed as an estimate.
- Storage - keep leftovers wrapped or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
573IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 573IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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