Air Fryer Alcapurrias (Puerto Rican Fried Fritters)

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Crispy golden fritters filled with seasoned beef or shrimp, inspired by traditional Puerto Rican street food. This Puerto Rican-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs cassava flour, salt, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 1 cup cassava flour with 1/2 tsp salt and 3/4 cup water until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup ground beef or shrimp with 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Scoop 1/4 cup dough into your hands, flatten into a disk, add 1 tbsp meat mixture, and fold into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  4. Step 4: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush 2 tbsp olive oil onto the air fryer basket. Place fritters in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch.
  5. Step 5: Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.

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