Mexican empanadas

Continue reading to find out how to make authentic Mexican fried empanadas which is a popular street food throughout Mexico.

These golden, crispy empanadas are filled with a savory combination of seasoned beef and melted cheese, making them the perfect handheld treat! Easy to make and full of flavor, these empanadas are ideal for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or parties. Whether baked or fried, these tasty pockets are sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Need a quick and satisfying meal? Discover the ease of this Chicken Empanadas Recipe, perfect for busy nights. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a family-friendly dinner that’s both comforting and delicious.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Mexican Pumpkin Empanadas, also known as Empanadas de Calabaza! These Mexican Dessert Empanadas are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Imagine biting into a flaky crust filled with spiced pumpkin, just like the ones from your favorite Mexican bakeries. These classic pumpkin empanadas are basically pumpkin hand pies, bursting with flavor and warmth. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, they bring the taste of tradition to your kitchen!

These beef empanadas are made with refrigerated pie crusts, making them quick and easy. Serve them for parties, game days, and more!

This easy homemade chicken empanadas recipe is hard to beat! Juicy shredded chicken is wrapped in a crispy and tender empanada dough.

Molotes, or Oaxacan Masa Empanadas, are freezer-friendly and are a perfect make-ahead kind of meal for those busy days when you need something quick and easy for lunch or dinner. This molotes recipe starts with tender handheld corn pastry pockets filled with spicy, smoky shredded chicken. You can also use any meats, veggies, or cheeses you prefer to fill them. Make some this week for dinner and freeze some for another day!

These authentic Mexican Chorizo Empanadas are stuffed with a spicy chorizo and potato filling then wrapped in a buttery, flaky, pastry. These make an excellent appetizer for game days or main dish for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is a must-save for all fans of Mexican and Tex-Mex food! Click through for all the details.

Looking for a great Mexican dinner idea? Whip up my Easy Homemade Ground Beef Empanada recipe in under 30 minutes today!

Recipe video above. This dough is easy to work with and comes together in seconds using a good processor. While I really encourage you to make the dough, you'll still get an excellent empanada fix making this with store-bought puff pastry or shortcrust pastry.Empanada dough adapted from Kevin Is Cooking and the filling is based on the New York Times Cooking Beef Empanadas recipe (I found the flavour a bit mild and too dry, so I tweaked).