Plantain Empanadas

Name: Plantain Empanadas
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 3 plantains, ripe; cooking spray, for the plantains; salt, for seasoning; pepper, for seasoning; 1/2 cups corn masa flour, precooked, for the empanada dough; 1 teaspoon baking powder, for the empanada dough; 1 teaspoon paprika, for the empanada dough; 1/4 cups Cotija cheese, grated; 2 cups asadero cheese, grated; Romaine lettuce, in strips, for serving; sour cream, for serving; queso fresco, crumbled, for serving; red salsa, for serving

Liverpool

These plantain empanadas are easy to prepare and perfect for satisfying your cravings. Plus, they cook in the Masterchef® Multifunction Air Fryer, which has 10 preset functions at a touch, so they'll be ready in no time.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 13-09-2022

Preparation

45 mins

35 mins

Low

Cut the plantain lengthwise, spray with a little cooking spray, season with salt and pepper, and place in the Masterchef® Multifunction Air Fryer at 185 °C for 20 minutes or until soft. Place the plantain pulp in a bowl and mash with a masher until it forms a puree while the plantain is still hot. Then, add the corn flour, baking powder, paprika, Cotija cheese, and pepper. Mix very well until you achieve a compact consistency, and if necessary, you can add a little vegetable oil to help with the dough mixture. Form balls the size of a ping-pong ball and flatten with a tortilla press, using plastic to make it easier to handle. Fill the empanada with the asadero cheese and close it like a quesadilla. Secure the edge by pressing with the tip of your fingers. Place the plantain empanadas in the Masterchef® Multifunction Air Fryer, spray with cooking spray, and fry at 200 °C for 15 minutes. Once ready, serve and accompany with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, and red sauce.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

355.6

kcal

17.78%

Carbohydrate, by difference

13.5

4.5%

Protein

20.4

40.8%

Total lipid (fat)

22.2

34.15%

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