Air fryer dumplings modernize the Galician and Levantine appetizer without abundant frying oil. They allow uniform browning and varied fillings in minutes. They became popular in Spanish homes as a quick alternative to baked empanadas.
Mediterranean
Air fryer dumplings
Air fryer empanadillas from Spain: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- Low fat
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 195 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sodium 420 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Air fryer empanadillas are a preparation from Spain with medium difficulty. Reserve about 44 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 14 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 12 wafers for dumplings.
- Have ready: 300 g of canned tuna.
- Have ready: 2 hard-boiled eggs.
- Have ready: 2 ripe tomatoes.
- Have ready: Green olives.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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chop eggs
Chop eggs, tomato and olives; mix with crumbled tuna and oil.
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Fill wafers without excess
Fill wafers without excess, moisten edges and close by pressing with a fork.
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Paint with beaten egg; sprinkle breadcrumbs if desired
Paint with beaten egg; sprinkle breadcrumbs if desired.
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Precalentar air fryer a 190 C
Precalentar air fryer a 190 C.
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Cook 7 minutes
Cook for 7 minutes, flip, 7 more minutes until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Rest 5 minutes before serving warm
Rest 5 minutes before serving warm. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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