Fried empanada dough is that golden, crispy temptation no one can resist.
It puffs, crackles, and turns perfectly crunchy on the outside while staying tender inside.
Simple ingredients, a hot pan, and suddenly your kitchen smells like pure happiness.
Fill it with whatever you love—classic, creative, or chaotic midnight cravings.
Freshly made and freshly fried, these empanadas disappear faster than you can stack them.
Because when the dough is this good, every bite feels like a tiny celebration.
Fried empanada dough
Today is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make your own authentic fried empanada dough. A foolproof classic that turns out perfectly crispy and ready to be filled with your favorite filling.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Sift the flour with the salt, place it in a bowl, add the butter and take with your hands, mixing well until you get a fine wet sandy texture.
- Add the orange juice, the egg and water as needed; knead until you get a very silky dough.
- Wrap it in film or place in a plastic bag. let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Next, roll out the dough with a rolling pin, sprinkling the work surface with flour as need it to prevent sticking. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or a small plate.
- Stack-up with partchment paper as separator in between each disc or use immediately.
