Roasted Horned Toad Empanadas
Our Roasted Horned Toad Empanadas are a unique and delicious dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with pasture-raised horned toad meat, these empanadas are juicy and flavorful, with a crispy almond flour crust. The filling is seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, giving it a slightly spicy and smoky flavor. These empanadas are perfect for a party or a quick and easy meal.
The horned toad is a small, lizard-like creature that is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a popular food source for many Native American tribes, and it has been eaten by people in this region for centuries. In recent years, the horned toad has become more popular as a food source for non-Native Americans as well, and it is now sold in some restaurants and grocery stores. Our Roasted Horned Toad Empanadas are a modern take on this traditional dish. We use pasture-raised horned toad meat, which is more flavorful and nutritious than meat from wild-caught horned toads. We also use a blend of almond flour and coconut milk to make the dough, which gives the empanadas a crispy and flaky texture. The filling is seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, giving it a slightly spicy and smoky flavor. These empanadas are a delicious and unique way to enjoy the flavors of the Southwest.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Pasture-raised horned toad meat
  • Almond flour
  • Coconut milk
  • Avocado oil
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Smoked paprika
  • Sea salt
Instructions
  1. Roast the horned toad meat in your air fryer until tender and slightly browned.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut milk, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
  3. Knead the dough until it forms a pliable ball.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
  5. Place a spoonful of the roasted horned toad meat in the center of each circle.
  6. Fold the dough over the filling to form empanadas.
  7. Brush the empanadas with additional avocado oil.
  8. Air fry the empanadas until golden brown and crispy.
Why It Works
  • The pasture-raised horned toad meat is more flavorful and nutritious than meat from wild-caught horned toads.
  • The blend of almond flour and coconut milk makes a crispy and flaky dough.
  • The filling is seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, giving it a slightly spicy and smoky flavor.