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Argentinian Empanada Chickpea Fritters
A fusion of traditional Argentinian empanadas and crispy Middle Eastern fritters, made with chickpeas and spices.
⏱23 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup, drained and mashed chickpeas
- ●1 package Argentinian empanada doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1/2 cup double fried onions
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1 tablespoon olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Divide the empanada dough into 8 equal pieces.
- 3
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 4
Place a tablespoon of mashed chickpeas in the center of each circle.
- 5
Sprinkle a pinch of cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chickpeas.
- 6
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal.
- 7
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Drain the fritters on paper towels.
- 10
Serve hot with a side of double fried onions and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.