Plantain Empanadas – 55-Minute Air Fryer Recipe
These plantain empanadas combine sweet, smoky flavors with a hearty protein boost, making them a satisfying snack or light lunch. The airy, crispy exterior gives way to a savory filling of seasoned beef and creamy cheese, all cooked quickly in an air fryer.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/10 lb ripe plantains
- 1 1/5 oz fit flour
- 4 oz cottage cheese
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/4 cup milk
- 12 oz ground beef
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 oz no fat cheese
Instructions
- 1Boil the plantains in a pot of water for about 20 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces them. Drain, peel, and mash the plantains until smooth.
- 2Add the fit flour to the mashed plantains, starting with about 15 g and mixing gradually; continue adding flour until the mixture holds together without being crumbly.
- 3While the plantain dough rests, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 4Season the beef with fajita seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
- 5Stir the chopped chipotle peppers and milk into the cooked beef, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 6Spread the plantain dough onto a flat surface, about 1/8‑inch thick. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture and a small amount of no‑fat cheese in the center of each portion.
- 7Fold the dough over the filling to form half‑moon empanadas and press the edges to seal, using a fork if desired.
- 8Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (392°F). Arrange the empanadas in a single layer and air‑fry for 10–12 minutes, or until the exterior is golden and crisp.
- 9Remove the empanadas, let them cool briefly, and serve warm.
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Mash plantains smooth
After boiling, drain, peel, and mash the plantains until they are completely smooth before adding flour.
Add flour gradually
Start with about 15 g of fit flour and mix in more gradually until the dough holds together without crumbling.
Rest dough while cooking beef
Let the plantain dough rest as you brown and season the ground beef in the skillet.
Air‑fry until golden
Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F and cook the empanadas for 10–12 minutes, watching for a golden, crisp exterior.
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55 min estimated total time for 8 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Plantain Empanadas?
- About 55 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Plantain Empanadas recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Plantain Empanadas recipe come from?
- It was shared by itzpmartin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.