Crispy, crunchy air fryer empanadas are so easy to make at home without the mess or uncertain timing of deep-frying. Plus, they come out of the air fryer perfectly crisp and golden brown every time.
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine South American
Keyword air fry empanadas, air fryer empanadas, how to air fry empanadas
1 ¼cupchilior another filling of your choice, like shredded chicken
1large egg
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Place an empanada disco on a cutting board in front of you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling onto the disk, slightly off-center (see photos above). Fold the dough into a half-circle, encasing the filling side. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal them, then crimp with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough/filling to form 10 empanadas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush onto the empanadas.
Place the empanadas into your air fryer in a single layer cooking them in batches if necessary. Fry at 330°F for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.