Air Fryer Caramel Apple Empanadas Recipe
These Air Fryer Caramel Apple Empanadas are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of apple pie filling with gooey caramel, all wrapped in a flaky crust and air-fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 21 ounces apple pie filling
- 11 ounces Kraft caramels, unwrapped
For the Empanadas:
- 30 ounces refrigerated pie crusts (two 15 oz boxes – 4 crusts total)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt the Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple pie filling and caramels. Stir until fully melted.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the pie crusts and cut out circles. Fill each with a tablespoon of the apple-caramel mixture.
- Seal the Empanadas: Fold over the circles and pinch the edges to seal.
- Brush with Butter: Melt butter and brush onto each empanada.
- Add Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over each empanada.
- Air Fry: Cook the empanadas in batches in an air fryer at 330°F for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure the empanadas are sealed well to prevent filling leakage.
- Adjust sugar and cinnamon to taste preference.
- Monitor air fryer closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
