Air Fryer Beef Empanadas Recipe

These Air fryer Beef Empanadas are made with seasoned ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Plus, the air fryer cooks them perfectly every time.

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Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

If you're looking for an exciting and delicious new recipe to try out in your air fryer, look no further than these amazing beef empanadas!

They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or even as party appetizers.

These empanadas are made with seasoned ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper.

They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Plus, the air fryer cooks them perfectly every time.

Switch it up and fill them with Flemish beef stew.

Best of all, they're really easy to make - just follow these simple steps and you'll be ready to enjoy them in no time!

(makes about 10)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: about 5 minutes per batch

Air Fryer Empanadas Ingredients

• Onion diced
• Red bell pepper, diced
• Ground beef
• Taco seasoning  or 1 oz. homemade
• Beef broth
• Refrigerated pie crusts 2 crusts total, bring to room temperature
• Egg whisked
• For exact amounts, please see the recipe card below.

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How to Make Pie Crust Empanadas in Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for five minutes.

And a large saucepan on medium heat, add your bell pepper and onions. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes allowing the bell pepper to soften, and your onion to be translucent.

Add your ground beef, taco seasoning, and broth. Mix everything together and brown your meat. Once completely cooked, set aside. 

On a lightly floured flat surface, add one of your pie crusts. Using a rolling pin roll your pie crust just a couple of times to thin out your pie crust slightly. Using a round bowl or cup that is 8 inches in diameter, cut out 4 circles. 

Repeat step three with your second pie crust.

Optional (see fun tip): Take your remaining pie crust. Roll it into a ball and flatten it out to cut more circles. You should be able to get at least two more 8-inch diameter circles.

Add 2 tablespoons of your meat mixture to one side of your circles. Using your finger, line the circle with water. This helps with the adhesive of the folding process.

Fold your circle in half. Using a fork or your fingers, pinch the sides of your empanada. 

Using your egg, wash the tops of your empanadas. 

Transfer your empanadas to your air fryer.

Cook your empanadas for about five minutes or until golden brown at 350°F.

Once they are finished cooking, remove and set aside. Repeat steps 10-11 until you have cooked all of your empanadas.

Enjoy warm!

Fun tip:

I use leftover pie crust to make mini cinnamon rolls. Roll out your dough in a rounded-out rectangle. Brush melted butter. Sprinkle on a little bit of cinnamon and sugar. Roll and cut into bite-size pieces. Bake in the oven at 350° for at least 10 minutes or until golden brown. The Cook time will differ based on how much cinnamon roll is being baked.

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