Easy Empanadas Caprese
These Empanadas Caprese come together fast with just a few simple ingredients, baking up golden and crispy in the air fryer. Serve them warm with marinara or pesto for an easy, delicious snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 10 empanada discs store-bought
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg whisker, for egg wash
- Optional sauce for dipping like marinara sauce or pesto for dipping like marinara sauce or pesto!
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 375°F and line the basket with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, stir together diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until combined.
- Lay out the empanada discs and place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of each.
- Fold the dough over, press to seal, and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Arrange the empanadas in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let them cool slightly, then serve with your favorite dipping sauces!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 137gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.3mg
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