Air Fryer Cheesesteak Empanadas
Description
If you love Philly cheesesteaks, you're going to love these air fryer cheesesteak empanadas! These handheld pies are filled with tender steak, melted cheese, and sautéed onions. They're the perfect party appetizer or easy weeknight dinner. Plus, they're much healthier than traditional frying. So dig in and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ribeye, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 8 count biscuits
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season thinly sliced meat with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan, then sauté onions and peppers.
- Remove once soft and add 1-2 tsp Olive oil (avocado oil also works).
- Brown meat fully and add back in the onions and peppers.
- Add 4-5 slices of provolone cheese and mix until melted.
- Press or roll out the biscuits
- Adda spoonful of the cheesesteak mixture and 1 tsp mozzarella cheese to one half of the biscuit
- Fold the top half of the biscuit over.
- Press the edges together and seal them well, or they will open slightly.
- Place into a greased air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 360 degrees F, air fryer setting and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Or until the dough is fully cooked.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg