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Empanadas Argentinas, and where to source it

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Chill the cooked filling fully before you fill the discs so the fat sets, keeping the juices from soaking and tearing the dough.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep40 min
Cook25 min
Makes12 empanadas
CuisineArgentine
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 12 empanadas
Empanada dough discs
12
12
Local / market
Beef chuck, hand-chopped
1 lb
1 lb
Local / market
Onions, finely diced
2 large
2 large
Local / market
Green onions, sliced
3
3
Local / market
Ground cumin
1 tsp
1 tsp
Local / market
Sweet paprika
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
Local / market
Green olives, chopped
1/3 cup
1/3 cup
Local / market
Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2
2
Local / market
Egg, beaten for wash
1
1
Local / market
Salt
to taste
to taste
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Soften the onions slowly in oil, then add the beef, cumin, and paprika and cook just until the meat loses its raw color.15 min
  2. Season, cool the filling, then chill it thoroughly so the fat firms up.1 hour
  3. Fold in the chopped olives, egg, and green onion.3 min
  4. Place a spoonful on each disc, moisten the edge, fold, and seal with a rope-braid repulgue.15 min
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake at 425F until deep golden.25 min
The Toolkit

Skillet · Baking sheet · Pastry brush

Straight Answers
Can you make Empanadas Argentinas in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Empanadas Argentinas? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Empanadas Argentinas ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Empanadas Argentinas gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Empanadas Argentinas vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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