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    Nutella Banana Empanadas (Air-fryer option)

    Mar 17, 2023 · 16 Comments

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    This Nutella Banana Empanadas recipe is easy to make and easier to eat. The recipe combines two classic flavors: hazelnut chocolate spread and ripe bananas which make these irresistible! These empanadas are a must-try - so simple this is a great dessert recipe to make with your kids!

    dessert banana empanada recipe

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    • What is an Empanada
    • Ingredients
    • When to bake
    • Nutella and Banana Empanadas Recipe
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    What is an Empanada

    An empanada is a handheld turnover consisting of dough and filling that is either baked or fried. They are made by folding a sheet of dough over the filling and sealing it before cooking. The name comes from the Spanish word, ‘empanizado’, meaning ‘breaded.’ Check out this article for a bit of history on the empanada.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few ingredients to whip up these Nutella Banana Empanadas:

    • Empanada dough: You need six 5" discs. You may make your own dough or purchase pre-made discs (most often found in the freezer section at your grocer).
    • Chocolate hazelnut spread: Nutella or most other brands work well
    • Ripe banana
    • Egg: lightly whipped, used for sealing and brushing on the outside of the empanadas
    • Optional: powdered sugar and melted chocolate to finish the Nutella banana empanadas
    bunch of bananas for empanadas

    When to bake

    These little goodies are best served the day they are baked. You may assemble the dessert empanadas the day before you plan to serve. Keep the assembled empanadas in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container. Then when it is time for dessert simply heat up the oven, bake and cool slightly and serve.

    I hope you enjoy these delicious empanadas as much as my family and friends do!

    dessert empanadas on baking tray

    Nutella and Banana Empanadas Recipe

    Dessert empanada recipe with two classic flavors: hazelnut chocolate spread and ripe bananas.
    5 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Total Time 28 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Spanish
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 5" Empanada Discs

    Filling

    • 1 Ripe Banana
    • ½ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (e.g. Nutella or other brand)

    Finishing

    • 1 Large Egg, lightly whipped
    • 1 Tablespoon Chocolate, melted (optional: for drizzle over baked empanadas)
    • 1 Tablespoon Powdered sugar (option: to sift over baked emanadas)

    Instructions
     

    Assemble Empanadas

    • Preheat conventional oven or air fryer to 350° F.
    • Place 2 teaspoons Nutella in the center of the empanada disc. Place 2 banana slices on top of the Nutella. Place an additional teaspoon of Nutella over the banana slices.
      filling empanada shells with Nutella and bananas
    • Brush a small amount of whipped egg on the lower half of the empanada disc. Fold empanada dough over so it meets the moistened half of the dough. Press lightly with fingertips.
    • Using a fork, press the empanada dough to seal.
      how to seal empanada shells
    • Brush the tops of the sealed empanadas with the whipped egg. Place on a non-stick baking sheet.

    Conventional Oven Baking

    • Bake at 350° F for 18 - 20 minutes.

    Air Fryer Baking

    • Place in 350° F air fryer for 10 - 12 minutes.

    Finish Empanada (optional)

    • Sift powdered sugar over the cooled empanadas then drizzle with melted chocolate.
    Keyword dessert empanadas, nutella banana empanada
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tom says

      September 13, 2023 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, easy and so delicious! I always love reading the recipes on this site!

      Reply
    2. nancy says

      July 17, 2023 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      i made this Nutella Banana Empanadas in the air fryer and it did not dissapoint.

      Reply
    3. Catherine Kay says

      July 17, 2023 at 7:16 pm

      I love nutella! Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    4. KT says

      July 17, 2023 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Such a classic combination! Thank you for the helpful video! It gave me the courage to make these.

      Reply
    5. Andrea says

      April 04, 2023 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      These sweet empanadas are something special! Such a sweet and tasty treat!

      Reply
    6. Prajakta says

      April 02, 2023 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      Being a hazelnut and Nutella fan, I am always on the lookout for recipes where I can use them. I made empanadas following your recipe and they turned out just perfect. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • dessertswithstephanie says

        April 02, 2023 at 12:29 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for the feedback! This combination of flavors is ones children seem to love.

        Reply
    7. Helen at the lazy gastronome says

      March 31, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      OMG these are so good and easy to make. The video is the perfect instruction!

      Reply
      • dessertswithstephanie says

        March 31, 2023 at 9:38 pm

        5 stars
        Yes - I agree a super easy dessert. Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    8. Stephanie says

      March 28, 2023 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      So simple, but so delicious! These are fun and my boys love them.

      Reply
    9. Amy Liu Dong says

      March 28, 2023 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious recipe to make.
      This is a perfect dessert for every occasion.

      Reply
    10. Monidipa says

      March 27, 2023 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      These Nutella banana empanadas are pure heaven! The combination of warm, flaky pastry and gooey chocolate-banana filling is simply irresistible. I can't wait to try making them myself!

      Reply
    11. Michelle says

      March 27, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      These empenadas turned out delicious. Thank you for a simple recipe with only a few ingredients. I will be making these again.

      Reply
      • dessertswithstephanie says

        March 27, 2023 at 5:01 pm

        5 stars
        So happy to know this, Michelle! Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    12. Whitney Stewart says

      March 27, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      On word; YUMMY!! I didn’t even have any kind of banana and Nutella recipe! But now that I do, I’m gonna be making these a lot! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Jamie says

      March 22, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and tasty dessert empanadas. The combo of nutella and bananas remind me of Paris crepes!

      Reply

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