Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Empanadas

Delight in the irresistible crunch and savory goodness of Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Empanadas! These golden pockets of perfection feature a buttery, flaky gluten-free dough enhanced with xanthan gum for structure, encasing a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, aromatic onions, garlic, spices, and briny green olives. Perfectly fried to a crisp in hot oil, these empanadas offer a gluten-free twist on a beloved classic, making them ideal for parties, appetizers, or a fun family dinner. With an easy-to-follow dough recipe and a rich, savory filling, they’re as satisfying to make as they are to eat. Serve these warm and golden for a crowd-pleasing treat that no one—gluten-free or not—will be able to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Green olives, chopped
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder.

Step 2

Add the cubed and chilled butter into the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Beat the egg in a small bowl, then add it to the flour mixture. Gradually add cold water as needed to form a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook until the onion is soft.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the chopped green olives and set the filling aside to cool.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches) to cut out circles from the dough.

Step 7

Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to enclose the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower a few empanadas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to remove the empanadas from oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 10

Repeat with remaining empanadas. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1621.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6563.9

Total Fat 613.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 270.5g
Cholesterol 775.5mg	0%
Sodium 4217.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 92.3g	0%

Vitamin D 106.3IU	0%
Calcium 219.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1453.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 13.8%