Air Fryer Empanadas
Air fryer empanadas with ground beef and refrigerated pie crust have a TON of flavor and a crispy outside! Perfect appetizer or dinner idea you and your kids will love.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper we chose 1/2 of 2 different colors, diced
- 1 pkt taco seasoning 1 oz.
- 1/4 c beef broth or water
- 1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts 2 crusts total, bring to room temperature
- 1/2 c cheese shredded
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 egg whisked
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium heat, cook ground beef, green peppers, red peppers, and onions until ground beef is browned and onions are transparent.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Roll pie crust out on a non-stick surface. Using a round bowl or cup (one with a 5-inch diameter works perfectly), cut out three circles from one of the pie crusts.
- Combine the remaining dough and roll out with a rolling pin to a similar thickness to the original crust. Cut a fourth circle. Repeat this process with the other pie crust = 8 pieces total
- Once beef mixture is cooled, spoon 2-3 tablespoons on each circle and top it with a sprinkle of cheese. Fold each circle of dough in half and use a little bit of water to seal the edges. Use a fork to press around the edges.
- Whisk the egg and brush each empanada with it. Place empanadas (4 at a time) in a greased air fryer basket. Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes to 350 degrees.
- Cook at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or until tops are as golden brown as you'd like. Serve with your choice of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes etc.
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Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg