How to make easy, crispy, cherry empanadas in the air fryer!
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One of the most scrumptious and snackable treats out there is those mini fried cherry pies! Those tasty treats are one of the yummiest and most crave-worthy snacks to chow down on. If only there was a better way to enjoy them…
There is actually! My easy Air Fryer Cherry Empanadas are a much better way to enjoy those tasty cherry treats! Instead of little pies fried in oil, my cherry empanadas are cooked in the air fryer without any of the unhealthy parts of fried food.
These cherry empanadas come out perfectly crisp and packed with yummy cherry filling! They are really easy to make and don’t require many tools or ingredients, so it’s a great recipe for beginners to try.
It’s also an excellent meal prep food as they can be frozen after being cooked, then reheated later for a quick and easy snack or a breakfast on-the-go. Whatever you want to make them for, you’re sure to love them! Here’s how to make my scrumptious Air Fryer Cherry Empanadas!
Air Fryer Empanada Equipment
First, I’ll break down my simple equipment list for this easy recipe. Most of these tools you probably already have in your kitchen, but if you don’t have an empanada press mold, then you’ll need to get one. Here’s everything I use to make my cherry empanadas in the air fryer:
Cherry Empanada Ingredients
Next, let’s talk about my short and simple empanada ingredient list. Not much to expect here either; this recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients! Here’s what I use to make my air fryer cherry empanadas:
- 2 packages Empanada dough for frying- defrosted
- 1 can Cherry Pie Filling 21 oz
- Cooking spray oil
- 1 Egg- for egg wash to brush empanadas
How to Make Cherry Empanadas in the Air Fryer
Now let’s start making some enchanting empanadas! This empanada recipe process is very easy to follow along with so have fun with it! Here’s how to make my easy cherry empanadas in the air fryer:
- First, prepare the cherry empanada ingredients.
- Crack the egg into a small mixing bowl.
- Then, beat it well with a whisk or fork to create an egg wash.
- Grab the cherry filling, empanada dough, egg wash, and the empanada press mold.
- Next, remove the separating paper from an empanada dough disc.
- Lay the dough disc over the open press mold.
- Then, brush the egg wash around the edge of the empanada dough.
- Next, scoop 1.5 tablespoon of the cherry filling into the middle of the dough. Make sure that there is no filling on the edges of the dough, then close the press to seal the empanada.
- Then, using a small fruit knife, carefully cut little vents into the empanadas.
- Repeat the filling, pressing, and venting process for the rest of the empanadas.
- Next, preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Place a few of the cherry empanadas flat in the bottom of the air fryer.
- Do not try to squish a bunch in there. You want these to lay comfortably flat while cooking.
- Lightly brush the top of the empanadas with the egg wash, then lightly spray with the cooking oil.
- Then, cook the cherry empanadas for 8 minutes.
- Flip the empanadas using kitchen tongs.
- Spray the other side of the empanadas lightly with cooking oil.
- Cook the empanadas again for another 4 minutes.
- After cooking, transfer the cherry empanadas to a cooling rack. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining empanadas.
- Finally, serve these scrumptious snacks, devour, and enjoy!
Storing Cherry Empanadas
To store cherry empanadas: move them to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Or transfer the empanadas to a freezer-safe bag and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before reheating. Always label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
To reheat empanadas:
- Bake them in a toaster oven for 12 minutes at 350°F.
- Heat them in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F.
- You can also use the microwave method too by heating them up for 1.5 minutes. However, the empanadas tend to come out a little bit soggy with this method.
Easy Empanadas
Loved this easy and scrumptious cherry snack? Then stick around and check out some of my other enchanting empanadas, my berry best recipes, and some more of my quick breakfast solutions.
More Easy Empanadas:
My Berry Best Recipes:
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Boba Smoothie
- Blueberry Muffins with White Ganache
- Fruit Compote
- Fruit S’mores
- Strawberry Breakfast Smoothie
Easy and Quick Breakfast Recipes:
- Mango Boba Smoothie
- Banana Oat Muffins
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- French Toast
- Bacon and Cheese Egg Muffins
- Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Spinach Frittata
- Mini Pancake Cereal
Cherry Empanadas in Air Fryer
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Ingredients
- 1 egg for brushing empanadas
- 2 packages Empanada dough for frying defrosted
- 1 can Cherry pie filling 21 oz
- Cooking spray oil
Instructions
- First, prepare the cherry empanada ingredients.
- Crack the egg into a small mixing bowl.
- Then, beat it well with a whisk or fork to create an egg wash.
- Grab the cherry filling, empanada dough, egg wash, and the empanada press mold.
- Next, remove the separating paper from an empanada dough disc.
- Lay the dough disc over the open press mold.
- Then, brush the egg wash around the edge of the empanada dough.
- Next, scoop 1.5 tablespoon of the cherry filling into the middle of the dough. Make sure that there is no filling on the edges of the dough, then close the press to seal the empanada.
- Then, using a small fruit knife, carefully cut little vents into the empanadas.
- Repeat the filling, pressing, and venting process for the rest of the empanadas.
- Next, preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Place a few of the cherry empanadas flat in the bottom of the air fryer.Do not try to squish a bunch in there. You want these to lay comfortably flat while cooking.
- Lightly brush the top of the empanadas with the egg wash, then lightly spray with the cooking oil.
- Then, cook the cherry empanadas for 8 minutes.
- Flip the empanadas using kitchen tongs.
- Spray the other side of the empanadas lightly with cooking oil.
- Cook the empanadas again for another 4 minutes.
- After cooking, transfer the cherry empanadas to a cooling rack. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining empanadas.
- Finally, serve these scrumptious snacks, devour, and enjoy!
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