When you purchase Quebracho’s Minnesota frozen empanadas, you’re choosing the most convenient way to have freshly cooked empanadas at home. Not only are our empanadas pre-made with nutritious, high quality ingredients, but they can also be prepared in several ways. It all depends on what is most convenient for your family! We craft our dough and fillings specifically to allow for versatile preparation while still getting great texture and flavor. Pro tip: after buying our Minnesota frozen empanadas, you don’t even need to thaw them before cooking them!
Our packaging offers instructions for cooking our empanadas, but here’s a more in-depth look at how to create a perfectly crisped and golden snack.
Cook Empanadas in the Oven
This method of cooking may provide the best experience. It allows the empanadas to cook perfectly with a nice crispy exterior. To bake your empanadas, set the oven to 350 degrees and cook for 20-30 minutes. You can ensure the best-cooked exterior and most efficient cook time by preheating your oven beforehand. If you’re looking for a quick snack and don’t want to heat up your full-sized oven, you can also bake these in your toaster oven.
Fry Empanadas Using Your Air Fryer
Air fryers have been all the rage recently – and for good reason! They can cook nearly any meal or snack quickly, and they’re a healthy way to get things extra crispy. Who doesn’t love extra crispy?
We gave our empanadas a try in an air fryer and found that 20 minutes at the lowest setting (ours went down to 170°F) did the trick. This allows the empanada to warm through while the outside slowly develops a nice golden-brown color. If your kids know how to operate your air fryer, our empanadas are a great after school snack they can easily cook themselves!
On the Grill
Some days you just don’t want to turn on the oven. If you’re enjoying time in the backyard this summer and don’t want to come in for dinner, preheat the grill and get ready to chow down on empanadas! You will avoid heating up your house, and you’ll keep your backyard party going. Wrap the empanadas in aluminum foil and grill them for 20-30 minutes. You can open up the foil for a few minutes before serving them to crisp them up a bit.
Marshmallow Style
No- we're not kidding! We actually triedroasting our empanadas over an open fire and they wereamazing, warm, crispy and smoky. Just make sure to start with a thawed empanada if you go this rustic route!
What other empanada cooking methods have you found that work for you? Leave a review and tell us about your experience.
FAQs
Use within three months for best quality and flavor; however foods that remain frozen at 0 °F will stay safe indefinitely. Frozen empanadas can be baked directly from the freezer after removing the wrappings.
Can you cook Goya frozen empanadas in the oven? ›
Oven: heat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees F. Unwrap empanadas; place on baking sheet. Bake until warmed-through (internal temp. of 165 degrees F), 8-10 min.
Should you freeze empanadas before frying? ›
Freeze the sheet of unbaked empanadas until solid, then transfer into a freezer bag. Frozen empanadas will keep for up to three months and can be baked straight from the freezer. Add a few extra minutes to the cooking time. Fully baked empanadas can also be frozen, though they lose a bit of their flaky texture.
How do you keep empanadas crispy? ›
How do you keep empanadas crispy? Baking them helps. But dependent upon how much wet meat filling is in the center makes a difference. If fried they tend to absorb moisture from the oil in the crust a bit faster.
Why put vinegar in empanada dough? ›
Adding a little vinegar to your dough will result in a tender, pliable, and flaky crust because it slightly inhibits gluten development, leading to a crust that is flakier and easier to work with. The great thing about vinegar is that you really only need a little bit of it to help your pie/empanada dough.
Can empanadas be baked instead of fried? ›
How to bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pastries with egg wash to achieve that shiny, golden color. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Pros: This is a healthier technique as it doesn't require oil.
Can I air fry frozen empanadas? ›
Yes! You can flash freeze uncooked empanadas on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months so you can whip them up anytime. Air Fry From Frozen: Pop the frozen empanadas right into your air fryer and air fry 350F for about 12 minutes, turning halfway until golden and hot.
How to defrost empanada dough faster? ›
Defrost any type of dough using a microwave, a fridge, or an oven. If you're in a hurry, the microwave is your best bet to quickly defrost your dough. The fridge will take the longest but requires the smallest amount of effort. Using the oven will ensure a thorough thaw but takes much longer than the microwave.
Can you bake goya empanadas instead of frying? ›
Empanadas Argentinas are always baked instead of fried, so your family can enjoy them regularly, too. Make them in no time with authentic, pre-prepared GOYA® Empanada Dough-Puff Pastry for Baking.
What is empanada dough made of? ›
Today we're making homemade empanada dough that can be used to make pastelillos, empanadas, and so much more! It's made with just 5 ingredients (flour, butter, salt, egg, and water) and comes together in less than an hour.
El Sur's frozen empanadas are the exact same quality and taste standard as the empanadas you get when you purchase the hot ones. The only difference is that these are flash frozen after being baked. This way, they can be stored in the freezer and then brought out on an as-needed basis.
What are three types of empanadas? ›
Argentine empanadas with beef, cheese, or chicken. Chilean empanadas with beef, cheese, or seafood. Mexican empanadas with spicy beef, potato, or pumpkin.
Why do you bake or fry the empanada? ›
If you want a healthier merienda, bake them in the oven. If you're working with less time, frying them is the way to go. Try both and ask your loved ones to vote on their favorite. Ultimately, the technique you select will come down to personal preference.
Can you put frozen empanadas in the air fryer? ›
Yes! You can flash freeze uncooked empanadas on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months so you can whip them up anytime. Air Fry From Frozen: Pop the frozen empanadas right into your air fryer and air fry 350F for about 12 minutes, turning halfway until golden and hot.
How do you defrost discos for empanadas? ›
You can find them in the refrigerator aisle of most Latino specialty markets, or at supermarkets in Latino communities. Store discos in the freezer, and defrost in the refrigerator or at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before using.
