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

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.