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Delicious air fryer empanadas filled with savory ingredients, perfectly crispy and golden.

Air Fryer Empanadas

Hi there, I'm Maya from Charleston! These Air Fryer Empanadas are a family favorite and perfect for quick, healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g ground beef or chicken
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 empanada wrappers
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
  3. Preheat the Air Fryer to 180°C.
  4. Take an empanada wrapper, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, fold it over, and seal the edges with a fork.
  5. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  6. Place the empanadas in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip them halfway through.
  7. Remove from the Air Fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Tip: Serve with a side of salsa for an extra kick!