By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 29, 2025
I love making these Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets. They’re such a fun, easy win for party apps or after-school snacks. All those delicious taco flavors wrapped up in a bite-sized pocket make them completely irresistible.
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“Pizza, taco, pockets… all in one?? YASSSS! So delicious and easy to make!” -Katerina
Easy Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets
These Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets are my answer to keeping the holidays simple. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep, they turn out absolutely delicious. Party appetizers just happen to be my favorite food group, so I could eat these all day long!
I think they’re absolutely delicious and just fancy enough to serve at any holiday party, but still easy and fun enough to hand out as an after-school snack. The perfect little bite, no matter the occasion!
Wonton wrappers are the perfect pockets to fill with your favorite filling. They fry up crisp and golden and are the hit of any party! Be sure to try my homemade wonton chips too!
Tips for Beginners
- Don’t overfill the wonton wrappers, they should fold over easily so the filling doesn’t escape.
- Add enough oil to your pot to fully cover the taco pizza pockets, otherwise they can stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Make sure your oil is hot before frying. Cook in batches so that the temperature of the oil doesn’t drop.
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- ▢ 1 lb. ground beef or sirloin
- ▢ 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning 1 oz.
- ▢ 1 10 oz. can tomatoes drained
- ▢ 48 wonton wrappers
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- ▢ canola oil
- ▢ sour cream and cilantro for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown your meat, crumbling as it cooks. 1 lb. ground beef or sirloin
- Add the taco seasoning and tomatoes and stir to combine. Turn off heat and set aside. 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning, 1 10 oz. can tomatoes
- To assemble wontons, spoon a small amount of beef mixture into the middle of each wonton. Sprinkle with cheese. Using a finger dipped in water, trace the outside of each wonton wrapper. Fold over the wrapper to conceal the filling and press firmly along the edges to seal the wonton. The water will act as “glue”, so press firmly. Place finished wontons on a plate or cookie sheet. 48 wonton wrappers, 2 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese
- Pour about 1½ – 2½ inches oil into a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat on medium/high heat until the oil reaches 375°F. canola oil
- Working in batches of 3-5, place the filled wontons into the oil, turning as they fry. It took mine about 2-3 minutes to be fried to my liking. You want them browned on both sides but not charred.
- Remove carefully from the oil and place on a paper towel to dry/drain.
- Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro for dipping. Enjoy! sour cream and cilantro for dipping
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Fried Taco Pizza Pockets Step by Step
Cook the meat : In a skillet, brown 1 lb. of meat, crumbling as it cooks. Add 1 package taco seasoning and a 10 oz. can of tomatoes, drained, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Assemble: To assemble wontons, spoon a small amount of beef mixture into the middle of each wonton. Sprinkle with cheese. Using a finger dipped in water, trace the outside of each wonton wrapper. Fold over the wrapper to conceal the filling and press firmly along the edges to seal the wonton. The water will act as “glue” so press firmly. Place finished wontons on a plate or cookie sheet.
Heat the oil: Pour about 1½ – 2½ inches oil into a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat on medium/high heat until the oil reaches 375°F.
Fry : Working in batches of 3-5, place the filled wontons into the oil, turning as they fry. It took mine about 2-3 minutes. You want them browned on both sides but not charred.
Drain : Remove carefully from the oil and place on a paper towel to dry/drain.
Serve: Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro for dipping. Enjoy!
How to fold wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers are a fun and simple appetizer and you can use them in a million ways. For these mini fried taco pizza pockets, simply place a bit of filling on each square, then fold into a triangle, and fry. Easy peasy!
How to Store
These are best served as soon as they are cooked so that the wontons are nice and crispy. You can fill and fold them a few hours ahead of time so you just have to fry and serve.
If you do have leftovers, they will keep well for a day or two in the fridge, and should be reheated quickly at a high temperature in the oven so that they get crispy again.
Serving Suggestions
When I prepare these for game day or a family gathering, I’ll often make a batch of chicken wings . Then I’ll add spicy jalapeño poppers . The creamy, cheesy filling with that fiery bite adds a fun pop of heat. To round it all out, I throw in some potato wedges , seasoned and roasted until golden and crisp. Together, it’s the kind of snack lineup that disappears fast!
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Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef or sirloin
- 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning 1 oz.
- 1 10 oz. can tomatoes drained
- 48 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- canola oil
- sour cream and cilantro for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown your meat, crumbling as it cooks. 1 lb. ground beef or sirloin
- Add the taco seasoning and tomatoes and stir to combine. Turn off heat and set aside. 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning, 1 10 oz. can tomatoes
- To assemble wontons, spoon a small amount of beef mixture into the middle of each wonton. Sprinkle with cheese. Using a finger dipped in water, trace the outside of each wonton wrapper. Fold over the wrapper to conceal the filling and press firmly along the edges to seal the wonton. The water will act as “glue”, so press firmly. Place finished wontons on a plate or cookie sheet. 48 wonton wrappers, 2 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese
- Pour about 1½ - 2½ inches oil into a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat on medium/high heat until the oil reaches 375°F. canola oil
- Working in batches of 3-5, place the filled wontons into the oil, turning as they fry. It took mine about 2-3 minutes to be fried to my liking. You want them browned on both sides but not charred.
- Remove carefully from the oil and place on a paper towel to dry/drain.
- Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro for dipping. Enjoy! sour cream and cilantro for dipping
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
