Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Empanadas filled with a savory blend of ground beef, vegetables, and spices, perfect as a snack or appetizer made quickly without frying in oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 ounces diced potato
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, minced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup beef broth
Dough and Egg Wash
- 2 premade pie crusts
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Boil 4 ounces diced potato until fork-tender, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Vegetables: In a large frying pan, sauté ½ pound lean ground beef and ⅓ cup minced yellow onion until the beef is evenly browned. Add ½ red bell pepper and ⅓ cup frozen peas, cooking for an additional 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add Spices and Liquids: Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon chili powder, cooked potatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and ¼ cup beef broth. Cook until the liquid reduces and mixture is well incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Dough Circles: Roll out the 2 premade pie crusts and cut into approximately 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or cup. Re-roll scraps to make at least 10 circles.
- Make Egg Wash: Whisk together 2 egg whites and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Assemble Empanadas: Place one dough circle on a work surface. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Brush the edge of one side of the dough with egg wash, fold dough over filling to form a half-circle, then crimp edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Air Fry Empanadas: Brush each empanada with egg wash. Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Do this in batches, spacing empanadas apart.
Notes
- Use premade pie crusts for convenience, or substitute with empanada dough if preferred.
- Make sure to cook the filling thoroughly to prevent sogginess in the empanadas.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference; chili powder can be reduced or increased.
- Keep the empanadas spaced in the air fryer basket for even cooking and crispness.
- Serve warm with salsa or dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
