Crispy Air Fryer Empanadas – Easy & Delicious!
Make golden, flaky Air Fryer Empanadas in just 30 minutes! This easy recipe delivers crispy, delicious results without deep frying—perfect for snacks, meal prep, or parties!
Servings: 2
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package Goya Empanada Dough Discs
- 8 to 10 ounces cooked chicken or beef
- 2 chopped Scallions
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 3 Tbsp. Cheese (Any Variety)
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tbsp≥ Water
Instructions
Empanada Filling
- In a mixing bowl add chopped chicken, scallions and cheese.
- Season the mixture with Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder and Cumin.
- Mix Ingredients until combined.
Assemble Empanadas
- add egg and water to bowl and beat egg to create the egg wash.
- Lay a piece of the empanada dough on flat surface. Fill with 2 to 3 Tablespoons of mixture.
- Dip finger in egg wash and run around edge of empanada dough to help seal.
- Fold over dough and pinch edges to seal.
- Crimp edges with fork being careful not to punture empanada.
- Repeat pricess until all empanadas are completed.
- Turn over all empanadas so bottom is facing up.
- Brush all empanadas with the egg wash on bottom.
Cooking Air Fryer Empanadas
- Place side you brushed with egg wash down in air fryer basket.
- Place about 5 empanadas in the basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Brush top side of empanada with egg wash.
- Set cooking temperature of air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook empanadas 8 minutes total flipping half way through.
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Notes
Keep in mind all air fryers cook a little different. Some hotter than others some not as hot. Cooking time may vary by a few minutes more or less.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Pcs. | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 560mg