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Quick and Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas
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By Patricia Gandy

Quick and Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas

10 steps
Prep:20minCook:10min
Everyone is always sad that Taco Bell discontinued the Caramel Apple Empanadas here is one using the air fryer! Apple pie filling, caramels and pie crust. These empanadas are easy and delicious. They get brushed with butter and cinnamon sugar before air frying to crispy perfection.
Updated at: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
20
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories207.9 kcal (10%)
Total Fat7.9 g (11%)
Carbs33.8 g (13%)
Sugars15 g (17%)
Protein1.5 g (3%)
Sodium158.5 mg (8%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat add your apple pie filling and caramels.
Step 2
Stir together until the caramels are all melted.
Step 3
Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Unroll each pie crust and using a large coffee mug cut out 5 circles per pie crust so you end up with 20 circles of dough.
Step 5
Repeat with the other batches.
Step 6
Carefully fold over the circle and pinch the edges together to seal.
Step 7
Melt the butter and brush onto each empanada
Step 8
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkles over each empanada.
Step 9
Working in batches place your empanadas in the air fryer and air fry at 330 for 10 minutes. Air fryers differ greatly so just check your empanadas to make
Step 10
Serve!

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