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Buffalo Chicken Empanadas Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Empanadas are a delicious, crispy appetizer featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese, all encased in golden, fried empanada dough. Perfect for game day or any party, they’re served best with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste (optional)
  • Garlic Powder, to taste (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Crumbled Blue Cheese

Dough and Frying

  • 10 Empanada Dough Discs
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying (enough to fill pan about 1/2 inch deep)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: If your cooked chicken hasn’t been seasoned, sprinkle it with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste, ensuring the filling will be flavorful.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Fill the Empanadas: Take one empanada dough disc and place about 2 heaping tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture in the center. Fold the disc in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining discs and filling.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a medium frying pan to reach about halfway up the sides of the empanadas, approximately 1/2 inch, depending on dough thickness. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying.
  5. Fry the Empanadas: Working in small batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully place the empanadas in a single layer in the hot oil. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and is fully cooked inside, ensuring a crispy texture.
  6. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried empanadas from the oil and place them on paper towels or a cooling rack to drain excess oil. Serve warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing and extra hot sauce for dipping at your next event or gathering.

Notes

  • For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of hot sauce or use a milder sauce.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy empanadas.
  • Seal the empanadas edges tightly to avoid filling leakage during frying.
  • Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option (bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden).
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/buffalo-chicken-empanadas-recipe/