When you dream of traveling, do delicious street foods play a starring role? Truly, there's nothing more enticing than a hot and fragrant snack, devoured right after buying it from a street cart.
Thankfully, so many of these iconic street food favorites can be made right in a home kitchen.
From street tacos and foods on a stick, to doughnuts and pastries, this collection of recipes from around the world is just the thing to inspire your next culinary adventure!
Coccoli
Coccoli are little fried bread balls that are a traditional street food from Tuscany.
Soft, flavorful, and downright addictive, these are often paired with with cheese and salami. They're a perfect appetizer with friends, or family, as you wind down from the week on a Friday night!
Get the recipe here.
2. Chebureki – Fried Beef Pockets
Chebureki (чебуреки) are delicious Crimean Tatar pastries that are popular throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The author of this recipe shares that in Russia, chebureki are often sold as a street food and can be found on almost every corner. Thankfully, these crispy beef-filled pockets are also easy to whip up right at home!
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3. Korean Corndogs with Korean Ketchup
These crispy corndogs are a street food staple in Korea. This classic Korean street food has recently started finding its way to the US, thanks to TikTok.
For this recipe, hot dogs are dipped in batter and panko crumbs and then deep-fried, for a crunchy, crispy exterior that's just unforgettable. Don't forget to make the homemade sweet and spicy Korean ketchup to go with these, because that just puts them right over the top!
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4. Greek Souvlaki With Pita
Souvlaki is a flavor-packed little dish you'll find offered in Greece. Small pieces of meat are grilled on a skewer or a vertical rotisserie, then wrapped in pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
This delicious authentic souvlaki recipe has tender pork, homemade Greek pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and plenty of aromatic herbs.
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5. Arancini
A popular street food in Italy, Arancini are little rice balls with a meat and cheese sauce in the the middle, surrounded by a perfectly golden, fried exterior.
The author of this recipe shares that the best arancini she's ever had were on the ferry that crosses the strait between Messina and Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. She insists that if you find yourself on this ferry, don’t go without, because they're just sensational. In the meantime, now you can make these right at home!
Get the recipe here.
6. Chicken Chapli Kababs
Here's a succulent street food from India. These chapli kababs just melt in your mouth.
To make them, ground meat is tossed in with fragrant spices and fresh herbs, then cooked to perfection. Enjoy them sandwiched between piping hot naan or pita with freshly cut onions, over some delicate pilaf or in a salad bowl drizzled with green mint chutney or raita, or just enjoy them right the way they are!
Get the recipe here.
7. Oliebollen
Traditional Dutch oliebollen are delicious and fluffy, and they're a beloved treat in the Netherlands. Sometimes called "the grandmother of the donut", they're traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve.
Oliebollen are a fried snack made with a yeast dough that is fried in sunflower oil. Variations include filling them with raisins, apples, currants, or even pastry cream.
Get the recipe here.
8. Bánh bột chiên (Vietnamese Fried Rice Flour Cake with Eggs)
Bánh bột chiên or bột chiên trúng (Fried Rice Flour Cake with Eggs) is a delicious street food from Vietnam. Crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside, this dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
The author of this recipes share that: "this dish's origin dates back to the early 20th century, around 1910, when it was first introduced by Chinese immigrants in Vietnam. Originating in the bustling port city of Hoi An, it has become a beloved street food staple throughout Vietnam."
Get the recipe here.
9. Bun Cha (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs)
Here's another flavorful street food from Vietnam. Bun Cha is a classic Northern Vietnamese dish.
Featuring flavorful and juicy pork meatballs, noodles, plenty of refreshing herbs and traditional lime fish dipping sauce, this recipe is a must try. Each family has their own way of making bun cha, and this one is an authentic recipe from the author's family.
Get the recipe here.
10. Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is an iconic favorite of India. The secret to this delicious grilled chicken dish, is a double marinade process that makes for the juiciest, most flavorful chicken.
Traditionally made in a clay Tandoor oven, this version can be made right on the grill, stovetop, air fryer, or even using an the instant pot. That beautiful red color is courtesy of a good quality Kashmiri red chili powder, which gives intense red color but is mild on spice.
Get the recipe here.
11. Street Steak Tacos
Street tacos are smaller, flavorful variations of traditional tacos that are inspired by the tacos enjoyed in Mexican street food markets.
For this recipe, a high-quality cut of beef is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and citrus juices for at least an hour before cooking, making for the most flavorful and tender beef tacos you've ever tasted.
Get the recipe here.
12. Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters)
Rellenos de Papa are fluffy potato fritters, that are a favorite snack in many Latin American countries. With a flavorful beef picadillo filling, their crisp exterior makes them a real treat.
This is a recipe you'll need to begin early in the day, or even a day ahead, for best results. For a special dish like this though, it's worth it!
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13. Mumbai-Style Dahi Puri Chaat Bombs
Here's a street food from India, that's just incredible. Like little explosions of flavor, it's no wonder these are such a beloved snack.
The recipe author explains that this recipe is from a variety of Indian street food, chaat, which is a subcategory known for its messy appearance and incredible flavors. Chaat typically involves a fried base, topped with chutneys and other flavorful additions, and includes dishes like this one.
Get the recipe here.
14. Nigerian Meat Pies
A staple in Nigeria, these meat pies are savory and flaky, filled with the tasty minced beef cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Sometimes known as African meat pie, Nigerian meat pies are divinely delicious, and while they're readily found as a street food in Nigeria, they're also easy to make right at home.
Get the recipe here.
15. Chicken Kathi Roll
Here's yet another street cart gem from India. Chicken Kathi Roll is a popular Indian street food made with juicy chunks of chicken kebabs, freshly sliced onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, mustard sauce, and rolled in soft flaky parathas.
This recipe can trace its roots to Kolkata, and so is sometimes known as Kolkata Chicken Roll. Whatever you call it, you're sure to fall in love with these fragrant, flavorful little chicken rolls.
Get the recipe here.
16. Churros
A beloved street food of both Spain and Mexico, churros are fried little pastries made from flour, water, and salt. They're usually coated in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate dipping sauce.
This recipe was inspired by the author's time in Spain, and is easy to make, calling for just 6 ingredients. The result is a delicious plate of churros that are crispy, chewy, tender on the inside, and perfectly sweet. That cinnamon sugar really makes these!
Get the recipe here.
17. Zeppole (Italian bite-sized doughnuts)
Here's a sweet treat from Italy, called Zeppole. Also known as Italian bite-sized doughnuts, these are a simple fried treat that are often associated with Christmas, New Year's or other special occasions.
Made with a pizza or bread dough, the secret ingredient to these is cooked russet potatoes, which gives them a unique texture. Sweetened with black raisins and powdered sugar, they become deliciously crispy on the outside once they're fried.
Get the recipe here.
18. Fish Pakora
Fish Pakora is a popular street food from Pakistan. It’s a crunchy, deep-fried snack made with batter-coated fish that everyone loves!
Coated in a flavourful batter, these fish fritters offer a perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness that's simply irresistible. Perfect pairings include tamarind chutney and an extra sprinkling of chaat masala.
Get the recipe here.
19. Boyoz Pastries
Boyoz pastry is a traditional street food found in Turkey. Made from a simple dough that consists of flour, water, and sometimes a touch of olive oil, it's a beloved favorite.
An extended resting time allows this recipe to develop its characteristic crispy and flaky texture, which really sets boyoz apart from other pastries.
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20. Aloo Tikki Chaat
Aloo Tikki Chaat is another popular street food in India. These delicious potato patties are traditionally enjoyed topped with savory yogurt & mint chutney, sharp onions and the crispiness of sev.
A nice this about this recipe is that it can be made in advance, perfect for easily wowing your guests that next time you host dinner!
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21. Spinach and Onion Pakora
This last recipe hails from India as well. In this dish, crispy golden spinach and onion combine for an irresistible flavor.
A perfectly crispy exterior makes these delightfully crunchy, and a little addictive. Serve these delightful vegetable pakoras with fresh mint chutney and a steaming cup of masala chai. This recipe straight from the author's family is a true authentic gem.
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Get the recipes here.
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Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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