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: Air Fryer or Oven
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.