Air Fryer Lobster Jalapeno Empanadas
These spicy Air Fryer Lobster Jalapeño Empanadas are crispy and golden perfection without all the oil used in deep frying.

Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and jalapeno and sauté until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the lobster and cook 1 to 2 minutes until just opaque.
- Remove from the heat and add the chives.
- Quickly drain in a mesh sieve and set aside to cool.
- Place the dough circles on a work surface.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of lobster stuffing in the middle of a circle; brush the edges of the dough with the water or egg wash.
- Fold the circle over itself, press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal, and place on a work surface.
- Repeat until all of the empanadas are filled. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Spray the basket with oil to prevent sticking, transfer to the basket, in batches cook at 325F° for 8 minutes, turning half way.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
165kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$285.00
$285.00
Per Serving
$36.00/serving
$36.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$570.00 vs buying!
~$570.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (63% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| frozen empanada discs | 8 | - |
| unsalted butter | 1 tsp | $5.00 |
| diced onion | 2 tbsp | $15.00 |
| jalapeno | 1 | $107.00 |
| roughly chopped raw lobster meat | 8 oz | - |
| chopped chives | 2 tbsp | - |
| egg white | 1 large | $55.00 |
| lime cut unto wedges | 1 | $103.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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