🥩 Beef
Crispy Beef Empanadas in Air Fryer – Quick Recipe
Crispy empanadas with seasoned beef filling, quickly cooked in an air fryer. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
🥘 Ingredients
ground beef — 1 lb (450 g)
small bell pepper, diced — 1
packet (1 oz) taco seasoning — 1
beef broth (or water) — 1/4 cup (60 ml)
package refrigerated pie crust (2 sheets) — 1
shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella) — 1/2 cup (60 g)
small onion, chopped — 1/2
large egg, beaten — 1
👨🍳 Steps
1In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced bell pepper and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
2Add the taco seasoning packet and beef broth, stir well, and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.
3On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust sheets. Cut 3 circles (about 5 inches diameter) from each sheet, making 8 circles total.
4Place 2-3 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle. Sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon, seal the edges with a little water, and press with a fork to crimp.
5Brush the top of each empanada with the beaten egg.
6Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
7Place 4 empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy. Repeat with the remaining empanadas.
8Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite sauces.
🛒 Shopping List
450g (1 lb) ground beef, 1 small bell pepper (diced), 1 packet (28g/1 oz) taco seasoning, 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth, 1 package refrigerated pie crust, 1/2 cup (60g) shredded cheese, 1/2 small onion (chopped), 1 large egg (beaten)