Description
Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are delicious handheld savory treats that combine crispy pastry with a flavorful beef filling, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 package empanada dough
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Take a piece of empanada dough and place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges securely.
- Repeat the process until all the filling is used.
- Spray the empanadas lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the empanadas to prevent leaking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: empanadas, beef, air fryer, snacks, savory