Air Fryer Empanadas with Black Beans
Crispy, golden air fryer empanadas made with homemade cornmeal dough and a hearty black bean and potato filling. Finished with fresh lime and perfect with tomato salsa.
Equipment
- air fryer
- Skillet
- Rolling Pin
- fork
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 12 oz Fine cornmeal 350g
- 1¾ cups Water roughly 400-440 ml
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Dried coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
For the filling:
- 10.5 oz White potatoes 300g, peeled & cubed
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 whole White onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ whole Red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 bunch Green onions chopped
- 7 oz Chopped tomatoes 200g
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander chopped
- 10.5 oz Black beans 300g, cooked
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika plus extra for brushing
- ¼-½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper plus extra for brushing
- Fresh lime to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt. Add water and 1 tablespoon oil to form a smooth dough. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
- Cook and mash potatoes lightly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, bell pepper, green onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander. Cook 12-15 min.
- Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add black beans, partially mashing. Cook 15-20 min until thickened. Mix with potatoes.
- Divide dough into small balls, roll between cling film into circles. Place filling in center. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 390°F. Mix extra paprika and cayenne with 1 tablespoon oil and brush empanadas. Air fry 8-12 min, flipping halfway.
- Serve drizzled with lime and alongside tomato salsa.
Notes
- Let the filling cool before assembling the empanadas.
- Keep the centre of the dough slightly thicker to help prevent tearing.
- Do not overfill the empanadas.
- Cook in a single layer and work in batches if necessary.
- Flip halfway through for even browning.
- Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer.