A staple of Latin American cuisine, empanadas are delicate dough-wrapped pastries that can contain fillings ranging from meats to sweets. They're easy to wrap up for lunch on-the-go, or serve on a tray at your next tailgate for an international twist on finger foods. Here are some of our best empanada recipes to try for your next get-together.
Try these empanada recipes for comfort food at its best! From beef to chicken to shrimp, there are so many delicious fillings for empanadas.
Empanadas are a popular Latin American food that varies regionally but typically consists of a stuffed baked or fried pastry turnover. This recipe walks you through making beef filling, but ...
These homemade empanadas are crispy, packed with savory beef, potatoes, peas, and just the right kick of Mexican spices. Fair warning: once you start, stopping is NOT an option.
Empanadas (also sometimes known as empanadillas) are handheld vegetable or meat pies, consisting of pie crust or pastry dough folded over a filling into a half-moon shape, then baked or fried. Similar to the samosa or pedakiya in India, the British pasty, or the Russian pirozhki, empanadas are typically enjoyed as appetizers, a quick lunch, or a street-food snack.
While the traditional empanadas recipe is made with pork or ground beef, there are tons of variations on this delicious Latin American turnover.
From savory beef pastelitos to sweet apple pie empanadas, these little turnovers are big on flavor.
Learn how to make empanadas step-by-step! This easy 2025 guide covers dough, fillings, and cooking tips. Try baking, frying, or air-frying today!