Description
Delicious chicken empanadas filled with tender shredded chicken and melted cheese, wrapped in golden, flaky dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your air fryer.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cheese, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles using a cookie cutter or a bowl.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing them together. You can use a fork to make a decorative seal if you like.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a beautiful golden finish.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn a delightful golden brown. If using an air fryer, cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve warm and dig in!
Notes
Don’t overstuff the empanadas and seal tightly to prevent leaking. Experiment with spices for a twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken empanadas, easy empanada recipe, family meal