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Air Fryer Empanadas

Air fryer empanadas are a tasty and easy-to-make dish that you can enjoy as a snack or a meal. Whether you prefer savory or sweet fillings, empanadas can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword air fryer beef empanadas, air fryer empanadas, empanada fryer, frozen empanadas in air fryer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 6 empanadas
Calories 399kcal
Author Alex

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced or green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced or yellow onion
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 9 oz Jiffy pie crust mix 1 box

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. When it’s halfway done cooking, add the pepper and onion. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the seasonings and cook one minute. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
  • n a large mixing bowl mix the Jiffy pie crust with water until it forms into a dough. Roll into a log and cut into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a disc about 1/8-inch thick. Fill half of the disc with the cooled filling, folding over the other side of the disc and sealing with a fork around the edge.
  • Spray your air fryer with non stick cooking spray. Spray the top of the empanadas and air fry for 8 minutes.

Notes

  • You can store empanadas kept in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, simply pop back in the air fryer at 350F for a few minutes until thoroughly reheated.
Nutrition
  • Serving: 1empanada | Calories: 399cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg