Guava and Cheese Empanadas (Printable View)

Crispy air-fried pastries with sweet guava and creamy cheese filling

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie dough or empanada dough
02 - 1 egg, beaten

→ Filling

03 - 4 oz guava paste, cut into 10 equal strips
04 - 4 oz cream cheese, cut into 10 equal pieces

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
02 - Roll out the dough and cut into 10 circles, approximately 4 inches in diameter.
03 - Place a strip of guava paste and a piece of cream cheese in the center of each dough circle.
04 - Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press edges with a fork to seal securely.
05 - Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
06 - Place empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you that perfectly crisp shell without the mess of deep frying
  • These come together in under 35 minutes even on your busiest weeknight
  • The sweet and creamy filling tastes fancy but uses simple ingredients from any grocery store
02 -
  • Work quickly once the guava paste is out of the fridge because it gets sticky as it warms up
  • Do not overfill these or the filling will burst out during air frying
  • Make sure your fork seal is really tight or the cheese will leak everywhere
03 -
  • Freeze guava paste for 15 minutes before cutting to get the cleanest strips
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever
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