How To Make Air Fried Empanadas

By Shireen Jamooji

This Mexican dish is a staple of every celebration and is especially loved around Christmas. Here's an easy way to make them in an air fryer.

Ingredients

– 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil – ½ cup chopped yellow onion – ½ cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper – 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef – 1 tablespoon salt-free taco seasoning mix – ½ teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon ground pepper – 1 large egg – 1 tablespoon water – All-purpose flour for rolling – 3 refrigerated pie crusts (1 1/2 packages) – Chimichurri Sauce for serving

Step 1

Cook the chopped onion and bell peppers  until soft and then add the beef. Season with  salt, pepper and taco seasoning and then allow to cool.

Step 2

Cut out circles of dough with a cookie cutter, fill a spoon in each and seal the edges. Brush with egg and water mixture and air fry at 190 degrees C for 12 minutes until golden.