Delicious Air-Fried Chocolate Banana Empanadas with Cinnamon Cream

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp of water
• A package of empanada pastry discs
• ⅔ cup of small semisweet chocolate chips
• 5 bananas, halved horizontally
• 1 tbsp of milk
• 1 tbsp of turbinado sugar or more if desired
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 2 tbsp of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp of Mexican vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp of cinnamon powder
• A pinch of ground cinnamon

Step 1

To kick off the cooking process, start by preheating your air fryer to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Next, in a small bowl, combine an egg with a splash of water, whisking them together until well blended.

Step 3

Now, let's get creative! Lay out an empanada disc on your work surface and get ready to fill it with deliciousness. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of chocolate chips in the center of the dough, followed by half a banana.

Step 4

Using the egg mixture, brush the edges of the empanada disc and then carefully fold it in half, sealing the edges firmly.

Step 5

Place your beautifully crafted empanada on a baking sheet, and repeat this process with the rest of your empanada discs, bananas, and chocolate chips.

Step 6

For a finishing touch before air frying, brush each empanada with milk and sprinkle on some turbinado sugar.

Step 7

Arrange 3 to 4 empanadas in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they have enough space to crisp up nicely without overcrowding.

Step 8

Let them cook until they reach a lovely golden brown hue, which should take about 6 to 7 minutes. Once done, transfer them to a serving platter and continue with the remaining empanadas.

Step 9

While the empanadas are crisping up, let's whip up a delightful cinnamon-infused cream topping. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream until soft peaks form.

Step 10

Add in some powdered sugar, a dash of vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Step 11

To serve, top the warm empanadas with the cinnamon whipped cream and a final dusting of cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor. Enjoy your beautifully crafted and delicious dessert!