1. Preheating your air fryer is essential for even cooking. It ensures that the frozen empanadas cook evenly and get that perfect crispiness. Preheat air fryer to 350F for about 3-5 minutes. This step helps to create the right cooking environment from the start.

2. Arrange the empanadas: Place the frozen beef empanadas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure they cook evenly. Depending on the size of your basket, you might need to cook in batches.

3. Cooking time: Set the air fryer to 350F and cook for 8-10 minutes. This gives the empanadas enough time to heat through and develop a crispy outer layer.

4. Flip halfway through: At the 5-minute mark, carefully flip the empanadas using tongs. This helps both sides get golden brown and crispy.

5. Check for doneness: After 10 minutes, check if the empanadas are golden brown and the filling is hot. If they need more time, cook in 2-minute increments until done.