Frozen Empanadas In Air Fryer

Name: Frozen Empanadas in Air Fryer
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 frozen empanadas (store-bought or homemade); 1 egg (optional; for brushing onto empanadas)

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Air Fryer Frozen Empanadas are perfect for serving as a delicious appetizer, snack, or for a fast yet filling meal the whole family will love. It’s so easy to cook frozen empanadas in air fryer in under 10 minutes, and with no thawing required!

Post includes Weight Watchers points.

three of the air fryer frozen empanadas on a white plate with one broken in half

Air fried empanadas are tasty and filling, and cooking frozen empanadas in air fryer is quick and easy. They turn out crispier than baked empanadas, and because we won’t be using any oil, they are healthier than deep fried empanadas.

These savory turnovers with flavorful filling are the perfect afterschool snack. You can even pack the leftovers in your kids’ school lunchboxes the next day. Eat them as is, or serve this delicious food with your favorite dipping sauces for a meal the whole family will love.

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Frozen empanadas are available in the freezer section of your grocery store, but they are also effortless to make at home. You can fill empanadas with your favorite fillings, including ground beef, chicken, black bean, cheese, and more. Freeze them for later, and you can air fry empanadas any time you get a craving.

And if you love frozen foods then check out how to make Frozen Burrito In Air Fryer, these Frozen Corn Dogs In Air Fryer, these easy Frozen Meatballs In Air Fryer and this Frozen Hash Brown In Air Fryer.

close up view of the completed frozen empanadas in air fryer

Why Make This Recipe

Fast – You can cook frozen empanadas in air fryer fast! Go from freezer to table in about 10 minutes.
Delicious – The flaky empanada dough and an assortment of delicious fillings will have you craving empanadas all the time.
Perfect Snack – It’s easy to make empanadas in the air fryer in minutes, so it’s the perfect appetizer or after-school snack for hungry kids.

Ingredient Notes

Empanadas – Choose homemade or buy frozen empanadas. You can find them in the frozen foods aisle of your grocery store. You can also find frozen mini empanadas. There is no need to thaw them first.
Egg – Optionally, beat an egg to create an egg wash; this will give the empanadas a golden color.

the finished air fryer frozen empanadas served on a white plate

Ready to make this air fryer frozen empanadas? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…

How To Cook Frozen Empanadas In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
Place frozen empanadas into the air fryer basket. You can brush with egg wash if you prefer.
Air fry the frozen empanadas for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

top down view of frozen empanadas in air fryer basket

Expert Tips

Preheat the air fryer.
Do not thaw empanadas first.
Brushing with an egg wash will give these empanadas a flaky golden crust.
Large empanadas will take a bit longer to cook, while mini empanadas may cook faster.
Place the empanadas in a single layer, and don’t crowd the air fryer basket.
Line your air fryer basket with foil for easy clean-up.
Flipping the empanadas over during cooking is optional.
If you want to make a big batch, place the heated empanadas on a baking sheet in a low oven to keep warm while you cook the rest in the air fryer.
Air Fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model. Use the air fryer frozen empanadas cook time listed here as a guide. We recommend checking for doneness ands adjust as needed.

Delicious Variations

Bake Frozen Empanadas – To make frozen empanadas in the oven, preheat to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

a spatula removing one of the finished air fryer frozen empanadas

Prep And Storage

Prep Ahead – Go from freezer to air fryer. No prep work is needed.
Store – Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat empanadas in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Freeze – You can freeze cooked empanadas, but we do not recommend refreezing them once they have been reheated.

the cooked air fryer frozen empanadas served on white plates

FAQs

Air Fryer Frozen Empanadas Cook Time?

Cook frozen empanadas in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C. They should be hot inside and golden brown on the outside.

Do I Need To Thaw Empanadas Before Cooking?

You can go directly from the freezer to the air fryer, and these tasty pastries will be ready in about 10 minutes.

Do I Need To Coat Frozen Empanadas With Oil?

No! This recipe requires no oil, and the empanadas will be crispy and delicious without additional oil.

top down view of the cooked frozen empanadas in air fryer basket

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Serving Suggestions

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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