30 minutes8 portionsair frying

Cheese Empanadas

By Claudia Varleta

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8 Portions

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30 Minutes

Cheese Empanadas
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers, Snacks

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Frying

Yield: 8 Portions

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ( 500 g ) flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ cup ( 70 g ) melted butter
  • 4¾ cups ( 400 g ) grated or shredded mantecoso cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the flour with the salt and baking soda. Add the melted butter and use hands to form crumbs. Add the milk little by little until a soft, non-sticky dough is obtained. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough is obtained. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls. Let rest covered for 20 Minutes at room temperature.
  2. Roll out each ball, forming circles 4 in (10 cm) in diameter and ⅕ in (0.5 cm) thick. Add a heaping tbsp of cheese in the middle of each empanada. Shape the empanada, fold the edges inward, and then press with a fork to seal. Poke the empanada with a toothpick.
  3. On the Instant Vortex control panel, press Air Fry and then set time to 8 Minutes and temperature to 400˚F (205˚C). Press Start.
  4. Once Add Food appears on the display, open the basket and place 2 or 3 empanadas on the rack. Close.
  5. When ready, remove from the Vortex and repeat the process with the remaining empanadas.

About the chef

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta, creator of Mundo de Dulcinea, is a commercial engineer turned food blogger who is passionate about conscious cooking. With a decade of experience, Claudia shares her love for creating simple yet creative recipes that emphasize sustainability and flavor. Her blog offers a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes, inspiring her followers to add a touch of sweetness to their everyday lives. In addition to her blog, Claudia has co-authored several cookbooks, including Fácil y Delicioso: 75 Recetas para Simplificar el Día a Día, the official Instant Pot cookbook in Chile. This book features easy and flavorful recipes designed to make meal preparation simpler and more enjoyable for home cooks.

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