Argentum cooking guide
From freezer to plate.
No thawing.
Argentum frozen empanadas cook straight from frozen. For most flavours, bake at 190°C for 18 to 22 minutes. Habibi Yalla needs 23 to 25 minutes.
The oven method
The one we recommend.
A hot oven gives the pastry its best crispness and heats the filling evenly. These times are for empanadas cooked straight from frozen.
Heat the oven
Preheat to 190°C. If using fan-forced, 180°C is a good starting point.
Space them out
Place on a lined tray with room between each empanada so the pastry can crisp.
Bake
Cook most flavours for 18 to 22 minutes. Give Habibi Yalla 23 to 25 minutes.
Rest briefly
Leave them for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. The filling will be hot.
Another way to cook
Air fryer.
Air fryer
Preheat to 180°C. Cook in a single layer for 12 to 15 minutes. Turn once only if your air fryer browns unevenly.
Small details, better result
Know your flavour.
Carnivore
Cook until the pastry is deeply golden and crisp. Resting briefly lets the brisket filling settle.
Maverick
Use the same oven timing as Carnivore: bake from frozen at 190°C for 18 to 22 minutes. Check the pack instructions and that the filling is hot.
The Athlete
Give the chicken and mozzarella filling a few minutes to settle before eating.
The Classic
Keep an eye on the cheese pastry. A little early browning is your cue to check it.
Patagonia
The green dough will not turn dark gold. Look for crisp edges and a hot filling instead.
Habibi Yalla
Its open top benefits from the extra time. Cook until the top is caramelised and the filling is hot.
Useful answers
Before you cook.
Should I thaw them?
No. Cook from frozen. Thawing can add moisture to the pastry and reduce crispness.
Can I brush them before baking?
Before baking, lightly brush with egg yolk or olive oil for a golden finish. Use olive oil, not egg yolk, to keep Patagonia vegan.
How should I store them?
Keep frozen at -18°C or colder. They stay in the freezer for up to 6 months.
What should I serve with them?
Pedro’s Chimichurri, a crisp salad, or Franuí for dessert all work beautifully alongside empanadas.
Found your favourite? Restock it.
Choose a flavour you enjoyed, or return to a mixed box. These links open the product page so you can check the current price and format before ordering.
