Breakfast Empanadas: Air Fryer or Oven

If you want a fancier breakfast that’s also perfect for dinner, try these air fryer breakfast empanadas! They remind me of the Toaster Scrambles my mom used to buy when I was in high school, but better.

If you plan on using the oven, preheat it to 400 now.

The Crust

Start with 2 pie crusts, or make your own by mixing all of the following together in a bowl:

2 c. flour

2/3 c. oil

1/3 c. water

1 t. salt

The Filling

Cut up small, cook, and drain:

6 oz. bacon (1/2 of a regular package)

Scramble in a pan:

8 eggs

Mix all together:

the cooked bacon

the scrambled eggs

1/4 c. salsa

Assembling the Empanadas

Divide the pie crust into 8 pieces. Roll each piece between pieces of plastic wrap. Spoon 1/8 of the filling onto the circle, then top with 1 piece of American cheese or 2/3 oz. (about 2 T.) of shredded Cheddar cheese. Fold the crust over and crimp with a fork to seal it. (The American cheese gives a gooier texture, while the Cheddar cheese has a stronger flavor. Your choice. I prefer American in certain recipes, and this is one of them.)

Cook the empanadas in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees or in the oven for 20-25 minutes, also at 400.

Serve breakfast empanadas with a side of veggies or fruit. You could also serve them with additional salsa.

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breakfast empanadas

Breakfast Empanadas: Air Fryer or Oven

They remind me of the Toaster Scrambles my mom used to buy when I was in high school, but better.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

The Crust

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

The Filling

  • 6 ounces bacon 1/2 package
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 8 slices American cheese or 1 cup Cheddar, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400. Or, use the air fryer.
  • Mix the crust ingredients together in a bowl with a fork.
    2 cups flour, 2/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces, cook until crisp, and drain.
    6 ounces bacon
  • Scramble the eggs. Mix in the cooked bacon and salsa.
    8 eggs, 1/4 cup salsa
  • Divide the pie crust into 8 pieces. Roll each piece between pieces of plastic wrap. Spoon 1/8 of the filling onto the circle, then top with 1 piece of American cheese or 2 tablespoons of shredded Cheddar cheese. Fold the crust over and crimp with a fork to seal it. 
    8 slices American cheese
  • Cook the empanadas in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees or in the oven for 20-25 minutes, also at 400. Serve with additional salsa and/or fruit.
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