Avocado Empanadas
These fried avocado empanadas are filled with a zesty cream cheese mixture, small amount of green onions, and red onions, diced jalapenos, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice, fried in pre-made empanada dough. A quick and easy recipe you are sure to enjoy.
Servings: 12 Empanadas
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados, diced
- 4 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cups Oaxaca melting cheese, cut into small chunks
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup green onions, sliced
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onions, diced
- ¼ cup diced pickled jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 11.6 ounce Goya empanada dough
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, 2-3 minutes.
- Add seasonings into the cream cheese, stir.
- Next, add oaxaca cheese, green onions, cilantro, red onions, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Gently stir diced avocado into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Place a heaping tablespoon or two into the center of the empanada dough.
- Lightly wet the edges of the dough and fold in half.
- Pinch to seal close, and use a fork to press the edges together.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.