Description
These Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are a delightful snack with a crispy exterior and savory beef filling, making them a perfect choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 package empanada dough
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
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, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the filling from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Take a piece of empanada dough and place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Seal the edges well by pressing them together with a fork.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg.
- Place the empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Seal the edges well to prevent the empanadas from opening during cooking.
- 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, appetizer, snack