Recipes AirfryerQuick Air Fryer Tequeños with Pie Dough
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min
Serves
4
A shortcut tequeño recipe using store-bought pie or empanada dough, cut into strips and wrapped around white cheese sticks. They crisp up golden in the air fryer in under 20 minutes.
No pastry making required. For the from-scratch dough, see our cheese tequeños; for freezer-aisle ones, our frozen tequeños.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Cut
Cut the dough into 12 strips about ¾ inch wide. Cut the cheese into sticks.
Wrap
Twist a strip of dough around each cheese stick, covering it fully.
Brush
Place on parchment and brush with egg.
Air fry
Cook 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
380
Calories
12g
Protein
32g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Tips for the best results
- Seal the ends well.
- Chill the wrapped sticks 15 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with guasacaca or guacamole.
Frequently asked
How long do tequeños take in the air fryer?
About 15 to 18 minutes at 375°F.
What cheese is best?
Queso blanco, mozzarella or halloumi.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze raw.
