I admit to being hesitant to jump on the whole air-fryer band wagon, but Jen’s Guy was fully enamored with the idea of them and has been wanting one for quite some time. So like the old married couple we are, a few weeks ago to celebrate 21 years of marriage I gifted him an air fryer. My previous hesitancy has now been replaced with a wholehearted affirmation that air-fryers are a marvel to the modern culinary world!
They are genuinely easy to use and can make almost anything cook faster and taste better. Air fryers are brilliant, and you will really want to head on out right now and get yourself one if you want to make the recipe I am going to share with you today, which is also brilliant!
When I was a little girl pumpkin empanadas were the “top dog” in the empanada world. There were rivals like cherry, pineapple and apple that were good, but over the years at least for me, they have never been able to reach “top dog” status like a pumpkin one when it comes to these baked and delicious morsels of goodness. I believe my sentiments are echoed in many other empanada lovers since the pumpkin ones sell out first every time.
The best part of this empanada recipe I am sharing with you today is that you can make it with 100 percent ready made ingredients, and it takes a whole 15 minutes until you can be enjoying them. Here is what you will need:
I might add that the creation for this recipe all began when I came upon this can of goodness. Pumpkin pie in a can. Seriously how cool is that?!
Also, I learned this little factoid recently that most “canned pumpkin” is actually in fact squash and not pumpkin. That is why it is a more orange color rather the brown color a real pumpkin pie ends up looking like.
Now onto my high tech way of making these empanadas. First, roll out your pie dough and use the top of a large plastic cup to cut out a large circular portion. Lay the circle flat and put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the pumpkin filling right in the center. Fold the circle in half and crease the edges closed with a fork.
I then used a cute mini Fall shaped cookie cutter of a pumpkin to make a garnish with the extra pieces of pie dough. Place the pumpkin garnish on the top and lightly brush the empanada with melted butter.
Pop about 4 empanadas into your air fryer for about 3 to 4 minutes, and voila, they are all done!!
Ingredients
- 1 can Libby pumpkin pie mix
- 1 pack of 2 ready made pie crusts
Instructions
- Roll out your dough and use the top of a large plastic cup to cut out a large circular portion.
- Lay the circle flat and put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the pumpkin filling right in the center.
- Fold the circle in half and crease the edges closed with a fork.
- Use a mini Fall shaped cookie cutter of a pumpkin to make a garnish with the extra pieces of dough.
- Place the pumpkin garnish on the top and lightly brush the empanada with melted butter.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe and thanks for popping in!
Love,
Jen
Comments
I was the one in my home that wanted and needed an air fryer. So, I totally understand your husband’s desire to get one. Lo and behold, I did purchase one from Kohl’s about two years ago and love it! So, you know I am so trying your pumpkin empanadas recipe now. Totally pinned and seriously thank you for sharing with me :)
It is an awesome kitchen tool and I think we will always have one now. I am glad we can be air fryer buddies!
Keep cooking and inspiring me my friend :)
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Anything pumpkin is good to me. I had a couple of these with my coffee.
Have a fabulous day, Jen. ♥
I sometimes have to shake my head that there is a whole section of the population that does not like pumpkin??!!
Simply inconceivable! :)
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I pretty much can’t focus on anything else after reading this! YUM! We had an air fryer and I miss it because Cassidy gave it to a friend. I want it back and I want this. The magic of what you can do with pre-made pie crust knows no bounds.
No!!!!!
I would be devastated.
It sounds like a trip to Target or Walmart might be in order. I would make him buy it though since he gave it away :)
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These are the cutest. The concept of an air fryer is confusing to me. Does that mean you don’t use all the oil? Maybe I need one of these.
You use no oil and so it is actually healthier for you, but still gives you that yummy taste. You can brush on oil etc. but no more messy cooking with it!
These look so delicious and so quick to make! I may need to jump on the air fryer bandwagon.
Oh jump on with me sister! You will love it :)
I’ve been holding out and resisting the temptation to buy one of these but I have to say, this has me tempted #happynow
I say one should always buy an empanada when you see it offered :)
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