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Easy Baked Beef and Cheese Empanadas Recipe

Easy Baked Beef and Cheese Empanadas Recipe

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Easy Baked Beef and Cheese Empanadas Recipe for the perfect skinny, healthy appetizer loaded with ground beef and gooey mozzarella and pepperjack cheese. This recipe is quick to make using Goya empanadas wrappers. This Mexican and Puerto Rican dish is perfect for Cinco de Mayo and gatherings.

Beef and cheese empanadas were my contribution to a bridal shower this past weekend. The theme for the shower was “Around the World” featuring cuisines from various areas around the world.

Calories: 180       Fat: 7G      Net Carbs: 23G     Protein: 8G

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As a bridesmaid, foodie, and self-taught chef 🙂 , part of my duties included providing a food dish and drink for the party. I have been dying to experiment with empanadas for quite some time now! I love the idea of savory meat nestled within a buttery, flaky crust! 

I decided to pair the empanadas with Red Wine Champagne Sangria. In the best interest of time and preparation, I picked up pre-made empanada wrappers from a local grocery store.

 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry found in many countries in Latin America or Spain. Empanadas are made by folding dough over a stuffing filled with meat, cheese, or other ingredients. 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

My favorite part of any recipe is adding the CHEESE!

cheese and beef empanadas

 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

I wanted both the empanadas and sangria to be fresh for the bridal shower. My Saturday morning schedule included cooking the empanadas, making the sangria, attend hot yoga class, get a manicure, and somehow get dressed and presentable for the party. YES! I’m such a girl! These pre-made wrappers were my saving grace! I brushed the wrappers with melted butter upon removing them from the oven. MMMMM….so good!

beef and cheese empanadas

 

cheese and beef empanadas

 

beef and cheese empanadas

 

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Beef and Cheese Empanadas

Beef and Cheese Empanadas are the perfect skinny, healthy appetizer loaded with ground beef and gooey mozzarella and pepperjack cheese.

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 180 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 30 Goya Empanadas wrappers
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2-3/4 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peppers chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp McCormick's Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

  2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic, green peppers, and onions to the skillet. Cook until fragrant.

  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Season the beef with the seasonings. Using a spatula, break up the beef into small pieces. Cook the beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

  4. Lay the empanada wrappers on a flat surface. Dip a cooking brush in water. Glaze each of the empanada wrappers with the wet brush along the edges. This will soften the crust and make it easier to roll. 

  5. Load the ground beef mixture into each of the empanadas.

  6. Sprinkle the cheese over the ground beef. Close the empanadas. Roll the empanada in half. Pinch the crust along each of the edges. Roll each of the sides inward. Continue to twist the crust until closed.

  7. Add the empanadas to a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

  8. Remove the empanadas from the oven.   Melt the butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Using a cooking brush, spread the melted over the top of each.

  9. Allow to cool before serving.

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Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

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Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms is a low-carb, keto-diet friendly recipe that is quick and easy to make.  This recipe is loaded with parmesan, sharp cheddar, and white cheddar cheese, creamy cream cheese, and savory garlic. This dish is the perfect appetizer for parties, events, and gatherings.

Calories: 116    Fat: 8G      Net Carbs: 3G      Protein:  8G

Here is a link to the Air Fryer used in this recipe.

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raw mushrooms stuffed with shredded cheese and cream cheese

Have you ever had to host an event and felt super pressed for time? To be honest, I feel like I am pressed for time every single time I agree to host a gathering in my home. I cook all of the meals, tidy up, take a shower, and then midway through getting dressed someone is always ringing the doorbell.

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With Spring on the rise and actually choosing to make its debut this weekend, I have been reminded that parties, kick backs, and hosting duties will soon become more common.

cooked stuffed mushroom with cheese on a white plate

I definitely hibernate some throughout the winter. When the temperatures are deathly cold, I just want to sit in my home, watch Netflix, and sip on a warm beverage. But spring brings something out in me. My mood is much more vibrant and I usually want to entertain guests in my home.

cooked stuffed mushroom with cheese on a white plate 

So, to combat what I mentioned above about running out of time, I decided to brainstorm party-friendly appetizers that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

cooked stuffed mushroom with cheese on a white plate 

The Air Fryer is the perfect kitchen gadget for these types of recipes. You can bake food in the Air Fryer. I know some of you are already asking, “But why use the Air Fryer, when you can use the oven?”

Two words: NO PREHEATING. With the Air Fryer there is no need to wait for the oven to preheat. With Spring on the rise, summer will be here before you know it as well. Even with the best air conditioning, turning the oven on during the summer months just sucks.

person holding cooked air fryer stuffed mushroom with cheese

You can save all of the added heat to your home by using the Air Fryer for a lot of recipes.

These stuffed mushrooms use fresh ingredients and definitely rival any version that you can find in the frozen foods section of the grocery store. From start to finish, I was able to whip these up in 15 minutes.

The next time I host an event in my home, I will be ready!

More Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Homemade Pop Tarts
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Po Boy
Air Fryer Old Bay Crab Cakes
 Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Truffle Aioli
Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish
Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls
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Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms is a low-carb, keto-diet friendly recipe that is quick and easy to make. This recipe is loaded with parmesan, sharp cheddar, and white cheddar cheese, creamy cream cheese, and savory garlic. This dish is the perfect appetizer for parties, events, and gatherings. 

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 116 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 8 oz large fresh mushrooms I used Monterrery
  • 4 oz cream cheese I used reduced-fat
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/8 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/8 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Worcesteshire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the stem out of the mushroom to prepare it for stuffing. I first chop off the stem, and then make a circular cut around the area where the stem was. Continue to cut until you have removed excess mushroom.
  2. Place the cream cheese in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften.
  3. Combine the cream cheese, all of the shredded cheeses, salt, pepper, and Worcesteshire sauce in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Stuff the mushrooms with the cheese mixture.
  5. Place the mushrooms in the Air Fryer for 8 minutes on 370 degrees.
  6. Allow the mushrooms to cool before serving.

Recipe Notes

Temperature results may vary depending on the Air Fryer brand that you use to prepare this recipe. I recommend looking in on the mushrooms after they have cooked for 4-5 minutes to determine how much longer they will need to cook. I like for the cheese to bubble up and I like for a brown crust to form over the cheese. You may need to modify your timing and reduce cook time if this is not your wish.

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Easy Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

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Easy Fifteen-Minute Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers is a quick and spicy recipe. These poppers are low-carb and keto diet friendly. This dish has savory and creamy melted cheddar cheese and is also crunchy. Makes the perfect appetizer or snack for parties, gatherings, or events.

Calories: 62    Fat: 4G      Net Carbs: 3G      Protein:  3G

Here is a link to the Air Fryer used in this recipe.

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fresh jalapenos sliced in half on a cutting board

Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise.

fresh jalapenos sliced in half on a cutting board stuffed with cheese

Stuff the jalapenos with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and cooked and crumbled bacon pieces.

fresh jalapenos sliced in half on a cutting board stuffed with cheese

fresh jalapenos sliced in half on a cutting board stuffed with cheese in an air fryer

Load the jalapenos into the Air Fryer.

 

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I LOVE spicy food. I feel like I can say that again. I LOVE spicy food. If you follow my social media accounts you have probably noticed that I am obsessed with drizzling Sriracha on dishes. I order Thai and Vietnamese take out often. Every single meal is spicy.  Spicy food just does something to me.

 

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Not everyone likes spicy. That is understandable. That is actually one of the things that I love about jalapenos. If you remove the seeds from jalapenos, they are not very spicy. It is so much easier to control your mouth temperature when dealing with jalapenos.

cooked jalapeno popper held in a hand

With that being said, if you are like me and love the spice, go for it! Add the seeds that you scoop out of the jalapenos back to the cream cheese stuffing. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

I love how quick and easy food cooks on the Air Fryer. I also love the added crunch that it gives the food.

More Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Homemade Pop Tarts
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp Po Boy
Air Fryer Old Bay Crab Cakes
 Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Truffle Aioli
Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish
Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls
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Easy Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers is a quick spicy recipe. This low-carb, keto diet dish has savory and creamy melted cheddar cheese and is also crunchy. Makes the perfect appetizer or snack for parties, gatherings, or events. 

Course Appetizer, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 62 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh jalapenos
  • 6 oz cream cheese I used reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  1. Slice the jalapenos in half, vertically, to create 2 halves per jalapeno.

  2. Place the cream cheese in a bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds to soften.

  3. Remove the seeds and the inside of the jalapeno. (Save some of the seeds if you prefer spicy poppers)

  4. Combine the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese in a bowl. Mix well.

  5. For extra spicy poppers, add some of the seeds as noted above to the cream cheese mixture, and mix well.

  6. Stuff each of the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture.

  7. Load the poppers into the Air Fryer. Spray the poppers with cooking oil.

  8. Close the Air Fryer. Cook the poppers on 370 degrees for 5 minutes.

  9. Remove from the Air Fryer and cool before serving.

Recipe Notes

Use your judgment to determine how long you want your poppers to cook. If you prefer for your poppers to have a crunch, 5-8 minutes is optimal cook time. For softer jalapenos, cook for 10 minutes.

I did not add any salt and pepper to this recipe because I feel like the bacon provides enough flavor. Feel free to add salt and pepper if you wish.

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Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon

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This Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon recipe makes me feel like I have died and gone to heaven. My mouth is salivating as I write up this post! If I told you that you could enjoy 3 pieces of crab rangoon for less than 100 calories total, would you believe me? Well, pull up a chair. This recipe does just that! Thank you so much, Air Fryer.

Calories: 98    Fat: 3G      Net Carbs: 12G      Protein:  7G

Here is a link to the Air Fryer used in this recipe.

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  crispy crunchy crab rangoon on a multi colored surface

If you know me well then you know I am very fond of traditional Asian cuisine. I often frequent a local Vietnamese restaurant a couple of blocks from my house. Yes, I know crab rangoon is NOT an authentic Asian appetizer, but that will not stop me from enjoying it! I make my rounds and enjoy authentic Asian meals a lot. So, I deserve to indulge in this un-authentic treat from time to time!

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I have become obsessed with my Air Fryer! Growing up, my family ate fried food a lot. My mom fried chicken, pork chops, fish, and other dishes quite a bit. These meals were certainly tasty but obviously are not good for our overall health. Times have changed so much!

person holding one piece of crab rangoon

We now have a device that can fry food without using all of that grease. That is simply astonishing. As such, you will probably find me in the kitchen every single weekend experimenting with the Air Fryer. I feel like I owe it to my childhood!

person holding one piece of crab rangoon

person holding one piece of crab rangoon

A lot of restaurants that serve crab rangoon use imitation crab meat. If you prefer imitation crab meat, substitute that for the lump crab used in this recipe. There is a difference in taste. If you are looking to replicate your favorite, that may be the best option for you.

person holding air fryer crab rangoon drenched in sweet and sour sauce

I used the sweet and sour dipping sauce from Frank’s Red Hot. You can purchase it here.

person holding one piece of crab rangoon partially eaten

If you are looking for wonton wrappers you can find them here.

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Be sure to check out step by step video instructions here!

 

 

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Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon

Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon is a quick and easy healthy air-fried recipe using wonton wrappers, reduced-fat cream cheese, and jumbo lump crab meat. This crab rangoon is crunchy and filled with flavor.

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 7
Calories 98 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 4 or 6 oz reduced-fat cream cheese If you prefer really creamy crab rangoon use 6 oz
  • 4 or 6 oz lump crab meat If you prefer your crab rangoon to have more cream cheese and less crab, use 4 oz. Seafood lovers may want to go for 6 oz
  • 2 green onions
  • 21 wonton wrappers
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If your cream cheese is hard, heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds to soften.

  2. Combine the cream cheese, green onions, crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic in small bowl. Stir to mix well.

  3. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a working surface. I used a large, bamboo cutting board. Moisten each of the wrappers with water. I use a cooking brush, and brush it along all of the edges. 

  4. Load about a teaspoon and a half of filling onto each wrapper. Be careful not to overfill.

  5. Fold each wrapper diagonally across to form a triangle. From there bring up the two opposite corners toward each other. Don't close the wrapper yet. Bring up the other two opposite sides, pushing out any air. Squeeze each of the edges together.  Be sure to check out the recipe video above for illustration.

  6. Load the crab rangoon into the Air Fryer. 

  7. Spray with oil. I prefer to use olive oil. Coconut oil works well, too.

  8. Place the Air Fryer on 375 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes.

  9. If you piled the crab rangoon on top of each other, swap the rangoon that are on the bottom for the ones at the top. This will allow each to cook evenly.

  10. I have made this recipe and have stacked in all of the crab rangoon and I have made it in two batches. I believe making it in batches works best. If you stack them, you may have a few that are really soft to touch and break apart when you go to flip them over.

  11. Return the batch to the Air Fryer. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes until they have reached your desired level of golden brown and crisp.

  12. Remove the crab rangoon from the Air Fryer. If you wish, you can coat each with oil (olive, coconut, etc). 

  13.  Serve with your desired dipping sauce. I used Franks Red Hot Sweet Chili.

Recipe Notes

Your cook time may vary depending on the Air Fryer brand that you use. I recommend a temperature of at least 370 degrees. You should cook the crab rangoon until they have reached your desired level of crunchiness. Check in on them while they air fry to be sure the crab rangoon does not overcook.

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

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The idea for Air Fryer Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese Sticks came to me from my friend Amber. We often exchange food porn photos that we find on Instagram. Recently, she sent me a photo of a Stacked Cheesy Tower. It was a tower of five mozzarella patties filled with TONS of cheese. It was a short video that showed the tower being ripped apart with cheese oozing from the middle.  

One serving = 2 mozzarella sticks Calories: 224       Fat: 7G      Net Carbs: 19G     Protein: 17G
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 6

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Amber’s message was, “Can you snatch this? Ohhh can you air-fry mozzarella sticks?” My response was, “Well are going to find out!” And here we are, and here is the recipe.

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

I have used Weight Watchers’ string cheese for years. I am in love with the smoky flavor! Using string cheese really helped make this a quick and easy recipe. 

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

The first time I tried this recipe, I was having a day where everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. It did not start out that way. I had a Friday off from work I planned to sleep in, work out, run errands, whip up this recipe, and then meet up with friends for the annual Plaza Art Fair here in Kansas City. My workout went well, but my errands were a disaster. I spent much more time waiting in lines than I anticipated. Everywhere I went I could not dash the long waiting times. So when I got back home to start cooking, I immediately felt rushed….which is not what you want when you are planning a new recipe.

 

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

The thought crossed my mind when I was developing this recipe that I may need to freeze or at least refrigerate the breaded cheese sticks prior to frying them. I opted to use string cheese because I thought I could avoid having to freeze. I was wrong! If you are pressed for time and wish not to freeze the sticks in advance, this recipe will still work. However, if looks and presentation mean a lot to you, you will need to freeze the sticks in advance so that they maintain a nice shape.

 

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

 As with my other posts, if you do not own an Air Fryer you can probably bake these and still obtain nice results. 

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
More Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Truffle Aioli
Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish
Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls 
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Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Air Fryer Low-Fat Weight Watchers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks is a quick and easy, healthy recipe with Italian breadcrumbs and gooey cheese.

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 224 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 10 pieces mozzarella string cheese I used Weight Watchers Smoked Flavor
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.

  2. Create a workstation by adding the flour, bread crumbs, and eggs to separate bowls.

  3. Dip each string of cheese in flour, then egg, and last the breadcrumbs.

  4. Freeze the sticks for one hour so that they harden. This will help the cheese maintain the stick shape while frying.

  5. Season your Air Fryer basket before each use so that items do not stick. I like to glaze the basket with coconut oil using a cooking brush.

  6. Turn the Air Fryer on 400 degrees. Add the sticks to the fryer.

  7. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove the basket. Flip each stick. You can use tongs, but be careful not to manipulate the shape. I used my hands to flip them. They weren't too hot. Cook for an additional 8 minutes.

  8. Allow the sticks to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan. Some of the sticks may leak cheese on the outside. Allow the sticks to cool, and then use your hands to correct the shape.

Recipe Notes

Cooking time will vary based on the brand of Air Fryer you use. You can test out the results of your Air Fryer by checking on the mozzarella sticks at the very first 4-minute mark, and estimating how much more time the sticks will need.

One serving = 2 mozzarella sticks

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

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This Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potatoes Fries with Low-Carb Garlic Truffle Aioli is pretty much exactly the same as my baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe. This recipe has been a hit on the site! It lies within my Top 5 posts. Last year, I felt like I cracked a code and found the perfect way to make sweet potato fries that are crispy AND crunchy, yet still HEALTHY using corn starch. 

Calories: 94       Fat: 4G      Net Carbs: 13G      Protein:  1G

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Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

Well, I am pleased that my cooking skills continue to evolve and so does technology! I am obsessed with this Air Fryer. If you are a loyal Stay Snatched audience member you have witnessed this same obsession with the Instant Pot. Don’t fret Instant Pot, I will be back!

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

I am so thrilled the Air Fryer provides a way for us to enjoy all of our favorite foods and without any of the guilt. I can admit my baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe is really good. If you do not have an Air Fryer, continue to use this recipe! However, the Air Fryer does provide additional crunch and it saves time. This recipe truly is the ultimate win.

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

My Garlic Avocado Aioli recipe pairs nicely with these fries! I also whipped up another dipping sauce this go around! Make sure to visit the recipe for my Low-Carb Garlic Truffle Aioli. 

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TruffleHunter White Truffle Oil (3.38 Oz)
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SWEET POTATOES FRESH PRODUCE FRUIT VEGETABLES PER POUND

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Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries are healthy fried sweet potato french fries that are low in fat and perfect for guilt-free meals.

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 94 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl with cold water. Allow the sweet potatoes to soak in the water for an hour.

  2. Place the sweet potatoes in a Ziploc bag with the corn starch.

  3. Seal the bag and shake to evenly coat the fries.

  4. Spread the fries onto a flat surface and coat them with the canola and olive oil and seasonings. 

  5. Add the fries to the Air Fryer basket. Adjust the temperature to 380 degrees and cook for 23-25 minutes. Set a timer for 10 minutes and stop and shake the basket at the 10-minute mark (once). Use your judgment. If you like crispy fries, cook them longer and be sure to check on them.

  6. Cool before serving.

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Truffle oil is one of my absolute favs! I love a good truffle burger or a basket of truffle fries. I have even enjoyed some really good truffle mac and cheese. 

Calories: 29       Fat: 2G      Net Carbs: 1G      Protein:  2G

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low-carb garlic truffle aioli

While contemplating putting together my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries I wanted to pair the fries with a dipping sauce as well. I have a Garlic Avocado Aioli that is to die for, but why not switch it up a bit?

low-carb garlic truffle aioliTruffle oil is amazing to cook with. This is a quick and easy aioli dipping sauce that can be whipped up in a few minutes. 

 

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Low-Carb Garlic Truffle Oil Aioli

Low-Carb Garlic Truffle Oil Aioli is low-fat and quick and easy to make. Makes the perfect dipping sauce for fries, chips, and as a sauce on a burger.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp reduced-fat mayo
  • 1/4 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp white truffle oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix and blend well. 

  2. Refrigerate in air tight container after serving.

air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings

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I recently received an air fryer. I am ecstatic! You can expect to see a ton of recipes on the site. This air fryer is my saving grace for a couple of reasons. I LOVE fried food! But, I love my waist line even more and know that I can not consume fatty, fried foods regularly. I also HATE the way fried food lingers in my house after cooking. I feel like if I fry chicken wings, the smell lingers throughout the house for at least a week! I have opted to enjoy my fried food outside of the home for this reason. An air fryer helps combat this!

One Serving = 4 chicken wings: Calories: 303       Fat: 14G      Net Carbs: 23G      Protein:  18G

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air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

Look at how crispy this chicken turned out without any oil used in frying!

One of the most frustrating things about frying food is that you really don’t have an accurate way of calculating the macros. Typically, when you pan fry, you add oil to the pan and then you add the food you wish to fry. The food you fry does not soak up ALL of the oil in the pan. So it is extremely difficult to estimate and guess how much oil and fat is truly used.

air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

For this recipe, I did not use any oil for frying. I used a small amount of coconut oil to coat the pan prior. The pan is non-stick, but I did not want to take any chances with food sticking to the pan. The absence of oil saves 248 calories and 28 grams of fat per serving in this recipe! The claims on the air fryer box say that on average air frying reduces fat by 80%.

air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

air fryer sriracha honey bourbon fried chicken wings

With new appliances, I usually worry about whether the food will taste plastic because the appliance is so new. Upon removing the air fryer from the box, I let it run for 20 minutes on 400 degrees without any food. This should remove any first time tastes or smells. The chicken tastes amazing! So this definitely worked well.

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More Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Truffle Aioli
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish 
Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
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Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings is a low-carb and low-fat meal that is spicy and loaded with seasonings

Course dinner, lunch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 303 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 16 chicken wings drummettes (party wings)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/4 cup sriracha
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • McCormicks Grill Mates Chicken Seasoning to taste
  • McCormicks Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry the chicken. Drizzle the soy sauce over the chicken. Season the chicken with the seasonings. Place in a Ziploc bag and in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes. I prefer overnight.

  2. Once the chicken has marinated, add the flour to a separate Ziploc bag.

  3. Pour the buttermilk into a bowl large enough to dunk the chicken. Coat each of the pieces of chicken with buttermilk and add it to the Ziploc bag with the flour. Shake to thoroughly coat the chicken.

  4. Use a cooking brush to coat the air fryer pan with the coconut oil.

  5. Using tongs, remove the chicken from the bag and place on the air fryer pan. It's ok to stack the chicken on top of each other.

  6. Set the timer on the air fryer for 20 minutes at a temperature of 400 degrees. 

  7. Allow the chicken to cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan and shake the chicken to ensure all of the pieces are fully cooked.

  8. Allow the chicken to cook and repeat the shaking every 5 minutes until the 20 minutes has passed.

  9. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  10. Line a baking pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.

  11. Mix the Sriracha, honey, and bourbon in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds to dilute some.

  12. Spread the mixture over the chicken. 

  13. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the sauce has set. Mine was ready around 7 minutes.

  14. Cool before serving.

Shrimp Red Pepper Cream Cheese Empanadas

Shrimp Red Pepper Cream Cheese Empanadas

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Leftover ingredients call for shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas. Last week I made Beef and Cheese Empanadas for a bridal shower. This was my first experiment with empanadas. The empanadas were a huge hit and were very well received. I personally wanted the empanadas to have more of a creamy, cheesy goodness. So I got back into the kitchen to experiment, this time with shrimp. I used reduced-fat cream cheese this time and swapped out the green peppers for red. Red peppers pair so well with shrimp! These are so quick and easy to make. Since I had leftover empanada wrappers from the weekend, I decided to whip these up on a weeknight after work. I RARELY cook on weeknights. This recipe is pretty simple and can definitely be made on a weeknight with little hassle.

Calories: 196       Fat: 7G      Net Carbs: 24G     Protein: 13G

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shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

 

shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

There are so many things to love about these empanadas.  Let’s start with the buttery, flaky crust. I didn’t make my own crust for this recipe. You certainly can. I found this Goya brand works perfectly. To ensure the empanada wrappers rolled easily, I dabbed a cooking brush in water, and used the brush along the edges of each wrapper. After folding the wrappers, I used the cooking brush to add melted butter to each.

shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

Now let’s move on to the creamy filling. I may be just a little obsessed with cream cheese. I love using reduced-fat cream cheese in many of my dips and stuffed chicken and fish recipes. It always provides me the creaminess I am looking for within a recipe. It also pairs so wonderfully with flavored cheese. I absolutely love how this recipe turned out! 

shrimp red pepper cream cheese empanadas

These empanadas make the perfect, savory pastry treat! I am a savory food lover. I absolutely love savory treats.  I am super particular with the desserts I like. I don’t like most, but there are a few that I adore. I love desserts made with cream cheese. Dessert pastry empanadas next? Stay tuned.

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Shrimp Red Pepper Cream Cheese Empanadas

Shrimp Red Pepper Cream Cheese Empanadas with gooey pepperjack and mozzarella cheese loaded into a savory flaky, buttery crust.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 196 kcal
Author Stay Snatched

Ingredients

  • 8 Goya Empanadas wrappers
  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chppeed
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Mccormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Sesoning
  • 1/2 fresh lemon, juice of
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red peppers to the skillet. Cook until fragrant.

  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season the shrimp with the seasonings. Cook for a few minutes until the shrimp turns bright pink. 

  4. Drizzle the lemon juice throughout the skillet. Add the cream cheese and half of the pepper jack and mozzarella. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted.

  5. Lay the empanada wrappers on a flat surface. Dip a cooking brush in water. Glaze each of the empanada wrappers with the wet brush along the edges. This will soften the crust and make it easier to roll. 

  6. Load the shrimp mixture into each of the empanadas.

  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the shrimp mixture. Close the empanadas. Roll the empanada in half. Pinch the crust along each of the edges. Roll each of the sides inward. Continue to twist the crust until closed.

  8. Add the empanadas to a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. Remove the empanadas from the oven. Melt the butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Using a cooking brush, spread the melted over the top of each.

  10. Allow to cool before serving.

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