This is the best empanada dipping sauce that is good to enhance your homemade or frozen finger foods. A creamy Mexican dip made with Greek yogurt (no mayo), lime, cilantro and garlic to serve with air fryer empanadas for dinner.

We love a creamy cilantro lime dip when eating Mexican food. Whether it's on a salad, with flautas, taquitos or used as an empanada dipping sauce it's killer. Take a dunk with your favorite foods and let us know what you think.

Not only is it super low carb and keto friendly but it is packed with flavors you'll love. You can make your chicken or ground beef air fryer flautas go from good to OH MY goodness delish when you whip this baby up.

It takes about 5 minutes to do so if you're hosting taco Tuesday at your house some night we suggest you make a double batch because this will go quickly. Cilantro, yogurt and garlic are the key elements to this pot of yum so let's get going. It's also great using Dipping Sauce for Chicken Wings.

There is no substitute for fresh when it comes to herbs. We mean if you are making a casserole or something you could hide it but in a sauce or dip you want fresh cilantro for sure. Dice it up nice and fine so yes there is a bit of texture left to it but it isn't chunky and weird.

Dipping Sauces for Empanadas

We like 4 dips with these; this one, sour cream salsa verde and a dollop of guacamole too. If you want a smooth blend you could use a food processor or good old fashioned elbow grease is fine too. This is what you need for this yogurt garlic sauce recipe.

Empanada Dipping Sauce Ingredients

You can find the main star of the show already made and frozen in a box at the store. They are right next to the frozen taquitos in air fryer and typically by the same brand. They are way better with a dip alongside them though!

Diced cilantro
Lime juice, or lemon juice if you don't have that
Plain greek yogurt
We like dicing up fresh air fryer garlic cloves
Onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

If you wanted to add a middle eastern flair to it you could add a bit of cumin into the mix. Start small with seasonings, whisk together and then taste. Adjust with a little bit more until it is right for your tastebuds. Feel like it needs more minced garlic too, add a bit more and make a note of it for next time.

We are sharing this as a killer dip for things like chicken taquitos air fryer and more but it is wonderful spread on too. To add flavor to a baked fish fillet or even an alternative to ketchup on a burger it is something different to try!

A bowl of creamy green empanada dipping sauce garnished with cilantro sits at the center, surrounded by baked empanadas on a white plate.

Empanada and Cilantro Sauce

You can jump to recipe below and save for later with your own adjustments on the side if you wish. We think this is right for us but everyone is slightly different when it comes to seasonings, and heat. Want to make this spicy? Add a pinch of dry Sriracha or chili flakes into the mix too.

This saves quite well so if you have extra spoon into a jar that can seal shut. Since there is dairy in this it won't last forever but typically we will make these once a week or so as an after school snack or something so that's not an issue. It's safe for a week or so easily as long as you seal it well and keep it in the fridge the whole time.

We have a cajun garlic butter sauce when you're having a seafood boil with a larger crowd. Our sriracha mayonnaise will add a lot of heat, and sweet and sour sauce is on the other end of the spectrum. Take a peek and enjoy away.

Empanada Dipping Sauce Recipe

By Best empanada dipping sauce that is good to enhance your homemade or frozen finger foods. Creamy Mexican dip that's spicy or mild. Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 0 minutes minsServings: 12 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 pinch salt, to taste
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup water
1 large lime, juiced + zest

Instructions

In a bowl whisk together all ingredients. Taste, adjust salt as desired. Ideally it is best if refrigerated for 1 hour before serving with empanadas.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, DipCuisine: American, Mexican Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

Kitchen questions

What is a good dipping sauce for empanadas?

Ours is!! Made with Greek yogurt, garlic, cilantro, lime and a few other ingredients. You whisk them together to a creamy dip to serve with your meat filled pastries. Gives this popular Mexican snack or meal to a whole new level of good.

Do you have to fry empanadas?

No, you can air fry them which is how we love them. A great way to get them crispy without the extra fat and calories. You do need to cook the dough on the outside though, cooking in the oven on a baking sheet is even a great healthier choice.