Whats not to love?
Theyre crunchy, handheld, packed with protein and fiber, and are made with a few simple ingredients.
Its easy to see why theyre one of the most popular and commonly-consumed Venezuelan dishes.
Best of all, the dough requires only two ingredientsprecooked cornmeal and saltin addition to water to make.
Any additional flavoring ingredients are purely optional.
As for the filling, the options are really endless.
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it’s possible for you to easily adapt this recipe to make it in any style you prefer.
(And dont forget the salsa rosada!)
)Oil, for greasing
For the filling:2 cups vegan cheese
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Preheat your air fryer to 390F.
Meanwhile, combine the salt and water in a large bowl.
If its too dry, add a little more water; if its too wet, add more flour.
Set aside to rest for two to three minutes, covered with a damp paper towel.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions, and form a round ball with your hands.
In the center of each disk, add the fillings of your choice, like vegan cheese.
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Then, use the bottom sheet to fold each empanada into a crescent shape.
Seal the open edges together, and cut any excess dough away using the rim of a bowl.
Cant get enough corn?
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