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Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

.Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are a delicious and easy way to make a classic dish. The Air Fryer helps to crisp the dough and give the beef a nice flavor. The Empanadas can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, salsa, or guacamole. Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are a great appetizer or main course. they are sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.

Ingredients 

  • 2 pie crusts
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted and unsalted

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and brown and crumble. Drain, then place the beef back onto the skillet. Fold in the cheese, and seasonings, and mix well.
  • 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.
  • Scoop 2 tbsp of the 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 over the top.
  • Place the empanadas into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 350 degrees F, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 3mg