Air Fryer Hack: Frozen Empanadas, Quick And Crispy!

Cooking frozen empanadas in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack. You can use your favourite brand of frozen empanadas or follow a family recipe. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C, place the frozen empanadas in the basket, and brush with an egg wash or glaze. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F

Preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees F is the first step to cooking frozen empanadas. This is a medium-high heat, which is about right to cook the empanadas in the centre without burning the pastry. Preheat your air fryer for around 3 minutes before placing the empanadas inside.

Once your air fryer is preheated, place your frozen empanadas in the air fryer basket. Make sure you place them in a single layer and don't crowd the basket. You can spray them with cooking oil spray or brush them with an egg wash or glaze before cooking.

If you want to make a big batch, place the heated empanadas on a baking sheet in a low oven to keep them warm while you cook the rest in the air fryer.

Place frozen empanadas in the air fryer basket

Before placing the empanadas in the basket, you can brush them with an egg wash or glaze. This will give them a flaky golden crust. You can make a glaze by mixing milk, turmeric and paprika. Alternatively, you can spray the empanadas with cooking oil spray.

Brush with an egg wash or glaze

Brushing your frozen empanadas with an egg wash or glaze before air frying will give them a flaky, golden crust. You can make your own glaze by mixing milk, turmeric and paprika.

To prepare your empanadas for cooking, place them on a baking sheet or plate and brush with your chosen glaze. You can also line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminium foil to save on cleaning later.

If you're using an egg wash, you can spray your empanadas with cooking oil spray before brushing. This will help the egg wash stick to the pastry and create an even, golden crust.

After brushing with your chosen glaze or egg wash, place the empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure not to crowd the basket, as this will affect the cooking time and results.

Air fry for 8-10 minutes

Once you've preheated your air fryer to 350 degrees F and placed your frozen empanadas in the basket, it's time to air fry! Set your timer for 8-10 minutes and let the air fryer work its magic.

During this time, the empanadas will cook through and turn a beautiful golden brown. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of your empanadas; larger ones may take a little longer, while mini empanadas might be done in less time.

If you're using an egg wash or glaze, you'll want to brush it on before air frying. This will give your empanadas a delicious, flaky golden crust. You can also line your air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.

Remember, it's important not to crowd the air fryer basket. Place the empanadas in a single layer to ensure even cooking. If you're making a large batch, you can keep the cooked empanadas warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.

Flip and air fry for another 4-6 minutes

After the first 10 minutes of air frying, flip the empanadas and spray them with cooking oil spray, or brush with egg wash. Then, air fry for another 4-6 minutes, or until crisp, golden brown, and heated through. You can also brush the empanadas with a glaze made from milk, turmeric and paprika.

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