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Air-Fryer Empanadas

Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

1-1/2 dozen

I entertain a lot, so I appreciate make-ahead recipes. These air-fryer empanadas are easy and delicious. I recommend making a few extra batches—they go fast! —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Air-Fryer Empanadas

Air-Fryer Empanadas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
Dough for single-crust pie or 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
Cooking spray

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Gently stir in goat cheese and tomatoes.
Preheat air fryer to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 1 heaping teaspoon filling on half of each circle. Brush edges of pastry with water; fold circles in half. With a fork, press edges to seal.
In batches, arrange empanadas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes longer.

Test Kitchen tip

If you don't have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.

Nutrition Facts

1 empanada: 99 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.