Air Fryer Empanadas
Ready in about 32 minutes.
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Flaky empanadas with a savoury filling and beautifully crisp pastry. Great for parties, lunches or freezer cooking.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 8 empanada discs or small pastry rounds
- 250 g cooked minced beef or chicken
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
- 1Fill the pastry rounds, fold over and crimp the edges.
- 2Brush with beaten egg.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 4Air fry for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway if needed, until golden.
- 5Serve warm.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overfill or the edges may burst.
- A little chimichurri or salsa is great alongside.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer empanadas steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer empanadas?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 10-14 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer empanadas ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer empanadas serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.