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Air Fryer Blueberry Goat Cheese Empanadas

Air Fryer Blueberry Empanadas with Goat Cheese

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Flaky pie crust folded around fresh blueberries and creamy goat cheese, air fried until golden. These sweet empanadas take under 30 minutes and freeze beautifully for later.

Ingredients 

  • 1 package refrigerated pie dough, 2 crusts
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, gently stir together the blueberries, granulated sugar, flour, and crumbled goat cheese. Leave the goat cheese in visible crumbles.
  • Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles with a 3-inch biscuit cutter, re-rolling the scraps once to reach 12 rounds.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto one half of each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border clear.
  • Dampen the border with water, fold the dough over into a half-moon, and press the edges together. Crimp the seam with the tines of a fork.
  • Cut two small vents in the top of each empanada.
  • Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
  • Place the empanadas in a single layer in a greased basket or on perforated parchment, leaving space between each. Air fry for 9 to 11 minutes, until deep golden and puffed. Work in batches.
  • Rest 5 minutes before serving. The filling is very hot.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Chill before frying. Fifteen minutes in the freezer once assembled makes a real difference in leaking.
  • Frozen blueberries: use from frozen and increase the flour to 2 tablespoons.
  • From frozen: air fry raw frozen empanadas at 350°F for 13 to 15 minutes. Do not thaw.
  • Oven method: 400°F for 18 to 22 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
  • Storage: airtight in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg