Empanadas are a culinary tradition claimed by countries from Europe to north Africa to Latin America. Usually, empanadas fall under two categories: Deep fried and oven-baked.

Pollo Campero’s first-ever South Carolina location is now open for business. The fried chicken restaurant is located just off Cherry Road at 1022 Riverview Road in Rock Hill. Owner Gilmer Alfaro ...

While many recipes for deep-fried dishes call for up to 3 cups (750 mL) of oil, air-fried foods need only about 1 tablespoon (15 mL). This means that deep fryers use up to 50 times more oil than ...

The second method is more aligned with deep fried chicken, where the chicken gets coated with flour or a flour-based seasoning mixture, dunked in egg or milk, and coated with flour again.

“Everything in excess is bad, except empanadas!” Checkerboard squares of faux greenery on the wall help the space feel cheery, fresh, and modern. But the food is all about tradition. The crisp, flavor ...