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Argentinian-Style Fried Empanadas with Chickpea Filling
A fusion twist on traditional empanadas filled with a crispy, crunchy chickpea mixture.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups Empanada doughUse store-bought or homemade dough
- ●1 can ChickpeasDrained and rinsed
- ●1/4 cup Lightly fried shallotsChopped
- ●1 package Double-fried empanada pastryThawed
- ●1/4 cup Crunchy chopped peanutsOptional
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out empanada dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter.
- 4
Place a spoonful of chickpea mixture onto one half of the dough circle.
- 5
Fold the other half over and press edges together to seal.
- 6
Deep-fry empanadas until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve hot with lightly fried shallots and crunchy chopped peanuts on top (if using)