Air Fryer Empanadas
Air Fryer Empanadas are easy to make and perfect for feeding a large family or crowd and are ready in just under 30 minutes! They're freezer friendly and packed full of seasoned rotisserie chicken, melted cheese, ranch dressing and pieces of bacon.
Servings: 24 empanadas
Calories: 152kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 7 bacon Strips)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 lb pie crust
- all-purpose flour to roll the pie crust
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, cooked bacon, and ranch dressing in a medium bowl. Set aside for later.
- Roll the pie crust over a lightly floured flat surface out to ¼” thick. Cut circles with a 4.5” round container or a circle cutter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉.
- Add two tablespoons of the chicken mixture to the center of each circle. Brush the edges of the circle with the beaten egg with a pastry brush. Then, fold the circle in half to cover the filling, and make sure to align both round edges. Use a fork to press the round edges to seal the empanada. Brush the top side of the empanadas with the egg wash.
- Place the empanadas into the air fryer basket. Air fry the empanadas for 10 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn golden brown.
- Remove the empanadas from the air fryer basket using kitchen tongs and place them on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Notes
- Cooking for 10 minutes works best if you cook 4-5 empanadas simultaneously. If you cook 1-3 empanadas, reduce the cooking time to 8 minutes.