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30-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Empanadas

Making Empanadas in the Air Fryer is so easy. (You can go from fridge to table in less than half an hour!) If you're looking for a simple dish the whole family will love, you have to try these Chicken Empanadas.
Course Appetizer, Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 316kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 store-bought pie crust about 7 ounces - gluten-free if necessary
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded chicken such as Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375° F.
  • Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the pie crust and cut it into 3 circles.
  • Gather the remaining dough and roll out again. Cut it into a circle. (You can use an empanada press, but it isn't necessary.)
  • Place 2 tablespoons of cheese and 1 tablespoon of chicken in the center of each circle.
  • Dab the edge of each circle with milk. Fold the circles in half so that the two sides of the dough come together.
  • Use a fork or empanada to press the sides of the empanadas.
  • Brush the tops and bottoms of the empanadas with the beaten egg.
  • Place in a single layer in your air fryer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg