Colombian empanadas

If you've never had a Colombian empanadas, they're unlike anything else! They're made of crunchy cornmeal dough, filled with a creamy, aromatic beef and potato filling, spiced with Latin seasonings.

Colombian Chicken Empanadas - Keesha's Kitchen

This Colombian Aji Sauce is the classic condiment served with empanadas. It is tangy and herby and you can make it spicy or mild.

Let's make South American street food at home! Colombian empanadas are one of my favorite things to eat whenever I travel there. These empanadas are made with a corn meal based dough and filled with a delicious beef and potato mixture. Fried in under 10 minutes, these empanadas will have a crunchy outside but a soft and hearty inside. Served with a fresh and flavorful aji salsa for dipping, these can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or meal and are always a hit.

These traditional Colombian empanadas are made with cornmeal and contain a potatoe, beef and vegetable filling.

Colombian empanadas are typically quite small — a couple of bites each — and have a crisp corn crust. There are a wide range of fillings you’ll find across Colombia, but this meat-and-potato mixture is the most common. Small yellow potatoes called papas criollas are the potato of choice here, but they are nearly impossible to find in the United States, so I use Yukon Gold instead. My wife’s family typically keeps the seasonings simple — salt, pepper and a dash of paprika — though many…

Once you bite into one of these chicken empanadas, you'll be wondering where they've been all your life. Plus, they're naturally gluten-free!

From crispy arepa de huevo to savory fried empanadas, explore the diverse and delicious world of Colombian street food.

Colombian empanadas are a popular street food made with a fried cornmeal dough and filled with a delicious melted cheese core