How to Make Air-Fried Chocolate-Banana Empanadas with Cinnamon Whipped Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a beloved dish in many cultures, typically consisting of a savory filling encased in a folded pastry shell. However, this recipe puts a sweet and decadent twist on the traditional empanada by incorporating chocolate, bananas, and a luscious cinnamon whipped cream. What's even better is that these empanadas are air-fried, resulting in a perfectly crispy exterior and a gooey, melty interior.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 (14 ounce) package empanada pastry discs
  • ⅔ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 5 bananas, peeled and halved horizontally
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or as needed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 empanadas

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl.
  • Place an empanada disc on a work surface. Place 1 tablespoon chocolate chips in the center of dough and top with 1/2 banana. Brush edges of empanada disc with egg mixture and fold in half, firmly pinching the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining empanada discs, bananas, and chocolate chips.
  • Brush empanadas with milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place 3 to 4 empanadas in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd, in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the air fryer until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove to a platter and repeat with remaining empanadas.
  • Meanwhile, whip cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; whip until stiff peaks form. Top warm empanadas with cinnamon whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 285mg