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.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 443 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 30.2g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 7.6g | 38% |
| Cholesterol 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium 970mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.3g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 2.2g | |
| Protein 16.9g | |
| Vitamin D 15mcg | 77% |
| Calcium 150mg | 12% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 178mg | 4% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
| Recipe analyzed by VeryWell |