Welcome to our guide on making Air Fryer Empanadas. These tasty pastries are filled with a savory mixture and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. They make a great snack, appetizer, or meal. Let’s dive into this easy and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
To prepare Air Fryer Empanadas, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For Assembly:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Olive oil or cooking spray