How do I fry cheesy potato empanadas?

Get ready to satisfy your cravings with our cheesy potato empanadas recipe! These crispy stuffed pastries will have you coming back for more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I fry cheesy potato empanadas. Items include: All-purpose flour Unsalted butter Salt Cold water Potatoes Olive oil Onion Garlic cloves Shredded cheese Paprika Salt and pepper Vegetable oil

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Cold water 1/4 cup
Potatoes 4 large
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Onion 1
Garlic cloves 2
Shredded cheese 1 cup
Paprika 1/2 teaspoon
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil enough for frying

Take note
Be careful when handling hot oil and the empanadas, as they can cause burns.

1

Prepare the dough

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Use your hands to mix everything together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup of cold water and knead the dough until it comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2

Make the filling

Peel and dice 4 large potatoes. Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, then drain and mash them. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until softened. Add the mashed potatoes, 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella works well), 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.

3

Assemble the empanadas

Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface until it's about 1/8-inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough. Spoon about a tablespoon of the potato filling onto one side of each dough circle. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

4

Fry the empanadas

Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few empanadas in the pan and fry them until golden brown on both sides, turning them once. Use a slotted spoon to remove the empanadas and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining empanadas.

5

Enjoy your cheesy potato empanadas

Serve the empanadas warm and enjoy their crispy exterior and gooey-cheesy interior. These little pockets of deliciousness make a great appetizer or snack. Don't forget to share with family and friends!