Discover how to make delicious Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas that are crispy on the outside and filled with your favorite breakfast ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, offering a tasty twist on traditional empanadas. Enjoy a delightful mix of flavors while saving time with your air fryer!

Golden brown Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas filled with eggs, cheese, and vegetables.
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Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas

If you love breakfast and you love empanadas, then you’re going to love breakfast empanadas!

They are the perfect combination of two delicious foods. Breakfast empanadas are made with a variety of different ingredients, so there’s something for everyone.

Whether you like sweet or savory flavors, there’s a breakfast empanada recipe for you.

Air Fryer basket filled with freshly cooked Breakfast Empanadas, golden and crispy.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas on wooden table.
  • Pie Crust: You can either use homemade pie crust or store-bought
  • Eggs: I used large, room temperature eggs
  • Milk: You can also use milk alternatives such as oat milk, lactose-free milk, or even coconut milk.
  • Cheddar Cheese: Use any of your favorite shredded cheese blends.
  • Sausage: You can also use chorizo, hot or mild Italian sausage, or even chicken sausage.
  • Potatoes: Use any of your favorites, Russet or Yukon work well, as does Sweet Potatoes.
  • Butter: Use room temperature unsalted butter
  • Seasoning: Add any of your favorites, I used salt and black pepper, but anything will work. Some great additions are paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

How To Make Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas

Mixing filling ingredients for Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas in a bowl.

Step One: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breakfast sausage to the hot skillet and brown and crumble. Drain, then place sausage back onto the skillet. 

Mixing the eggs for scrambled eggs for the filling.

Step Two: Scramble the eggs. Combine eggs and milk in a mixing bowl and whisk. Pour into the hot skillet with the sausage and scramble. 

Mixing filling ingredients for Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas in a bowl.

Step Three: Add drained diced potatoes into a small mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.  Fold in cheese and stir until melted. 

Placing filling on dough circles for Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas.

Step Four: Unroll pie crusts onto a wooden cutting board and stack them on top of each other.  Use the lid of a mason jar or a biscuit cutter to cut circles into the pie. 

Folding and crimping edges of Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas.

Step Five: Scoop 2 tbsp of egg filling onto one side of the pie circle. Fold in half and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. 

Brushing empanadas with egg wash before air frying.

Step Six: Brush empanadas with melted butter and sprinkle a pinch of pepper over the top. Add to the air fryer and cook for five minutes, at 320 degrees F. Serve warm.

Serving Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas on a plate with dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas Recipe Tips

  • Use pre-made or store-bought empanada dough to save time, ensuring a quick and convenient breakfast preparation.
  • Seal the edges of the empanadas firmly to prevent any filling from leaking out during the cooking process, ensuring they remain intact and perfectly crispy.
  • Preheat the air fryer before cooking the empanadas to ensure they cook evenly and develop a golden-brown crust.
  • Brush the empanadas with a light coating of oil before air frying to promote crispiness and enhance browning.
  • Experiment with different fillings and flavors to customize your breakfast empanadas according to your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauces or toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or avocado, to add extra flavor and texture to your meal.
Golden brown Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas arranged on a serving platter.

Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas Recipe Faqs

How do I store leftover empanadas? Breakfast Empanadas are a sure bet when it comes to a quick breakfast. You can store the dough kept in an airtight container and it will last for 3-4 days. To reheat, simply pop them back into your 350F fryer, giving those tasty treats just enough time they are warmed through.

Can I freeze air fryer empanadas? Breakfast Empanadas are a delicious treat that can be made in advance and frozen for up to 6 months. Before freezing, wrap the Empanada pies with plastic film then store them inside of an airtight container or freezer bag at room temperature where they will stay good indefinitely!

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Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas

Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: Servings

Description

Cooks of all levels will love air fryer breakfast empanadas! These savory, handheld pastries are perfect for a light and easy breakfast on the go. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover vegetables or meats in your fridge. Scroll down for the recipe!

Ingredients 

  • 2 prepared rolled pie crusts
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 can potatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet over medium high heat
  • Add breakfast sausage to the hot skillet and brown and crumble. Drain, then place sausage back onto the skillet.
  • Scramble the eggs. Combine eggs and milk in a mixing bowl and whisk. Pour into the hot skillet with the sausage and scramble.
  • Add drained diced potatoes into a small mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Unroll pie crusts onto a wooden cutting board and stack on top of each other.
  • Use the lid of a mason jar or a biscuit cutter  to cut circles into the pie.
  • Scoop 2 tbsp of egg filling onto one side of the pie circle. Fold in half and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.
  • Brush empanadas with melted butter and sprinkle a pinch of pepper over the top. Add to the air fryer and cook for five minutes, at 320 degrees F, using air freyr setting. . Serve warm and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 864mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1mg

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