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

It's quick and easy to make frozen empanadas in air fryer.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican, spanish, Western
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 190kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen empanadas store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg optional; for brushing onto empanadas

Instructions

  • 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 for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Notes

  • 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. 
  • Storage - Store leftover cooked empanadas in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days. Keep frozen empanadas in the freezer for up to 3 months. Do not refreeze frozen empanadas once cooked.
  • There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.7mg