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Empanada Magic

2025-01-14

The ultimate leftover makeover. Whatever protein is sitting in your fridge becomes a tray of golden, flaky empanadas with crisp edges and a juicy filling.

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Ingredients

  • Leftover sourdough pizza dough
  • Leftover taco meat
  • Tomato sauce
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Add the tomato sauce to the taco meat.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough.
  3. Place the meat in the middle.
  4. Fold over and pinch the edges with your fingers, then seal with a fork. A good seal keeps the filling from escaping.
  5. Spray liberally with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes, giving them another quick spray halfway through for extra crunch.

Leftovers, but make them a party.

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