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Crisp Venezuelan Empanadas with Garlic
A delicious twist on traditional empanadas, filled with a zesty garlic filling and fried to a crispy perfection.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package Empanada doughAvailable at most grocery stores
- ●3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ●1 cup Zesty cheeseAvailable at most grocery stores
- ●1 cup Crisp lettuce, shreddedOptional garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
Place a spoonful of the garlic filling in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal.
- 6
Dredge the empanadas in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper, shaking off excess.
- 7
Fry the empanadas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 8
Drain the empanadas on paper towels.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with crisp lettuce if desired.