Easy 2-ingredient Dough Bean and Cheese Empanadas (Air Fryer)
Crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, these easy air fryer empanadas are made with 2-ingredient dough, fat-free refried beans, and shredded cheese. A quick, satisfying meal or snack—perfect with salsa and a side salad!
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fat-free refried beans
- 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend (I used cheddar instead)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Stir until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead with a little extra flour for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a circle about 6 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread half the refried beans over one half of each dough circle. Top with half the shredded cheese. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place the empanadas in the basket and spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray as well. Set the air fryer to 360°F and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the tops are light golden brown and the dough is cooked through. No air fryer? Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
Notes
Serving size: 1 empanada (1/2 recipe)
WW Points: 6
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 PointsPlus (Old WW Plan) Flour your surface well. The dough can be sticky at first. Kneading with extra flour (a tablespoon or so) helps make it smooth and workable. No self-rising flour? Just use all-purpose flour and add 3/4 teaspoon baking powder plus a pinch of salt for every 1/2 cup. Customize the filling. Try adding sautéed veggies, taco-seasoned ground turkey, or scrambled eggs for variety. Don’t mix the filling. Save a dish! Just spread the beans directly onto the dough and sprinkle the cheese on top. No air fryer? Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 PointsPlus (Old WW Plan) Flour your surface well. The dough can be sticky at first. Kneading with extra flour (a tablespoon or so) helps make it smooth and workable. No self-rising flour? Just use all-purpose flour and add 3/4 teaspoon baking powder plus a pinch of salt for every 1/2 cup. Customize the filling. Try adding sautéed veggies, taco-seasoned ground turkey, or scrambled eggs for variety. Don’t mix the filling. Save a dish! Just spread the beans directly onto the dough and sprinkle the cheese on top. No air fryer? Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1empanada | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 1mg