Description
Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Empanadas Recipe With Egg and Chorizo
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pre-made empanada dough discs (about 3.5 inches diameter)
- 6 ounces (170g) chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red or green)
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add finely chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes until softened. Drain any excess grease if needed and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet used for chorizo (wipe it first if too greasy) over medium-low heat. Stir gently until just set but still moist—avoid overcooking. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, fold together the cooked chorizo mixture, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese until evenly mixed. The filling should be flavorful and a bit chunky but not watery.
- Lay out one dough disc on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the center, leaving about 1/2 inch border around edges.
- Brush the edges with a little water, fold the dough over to form a half-moon, and press edges firmly. Crimp with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining discs and filling.
- Place the empanadas on a plate or tray. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops with egg wash to get that golden color when cooked.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the empanadas in a single layer, leaving space between them (work in batches if needed). Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the empanadas cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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