Skip the food truck! 30 of the best street eats easy to make at home

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Ready to bring the vibrant flavors of bustling food markets right to your kitchen? We’ve rounded up 30 recipes that capture the essence of street food from around the globe. Now, you can cook up a world tour without leaving home. Let’s get this culinary adventure started!

Overhead shot of quesabirria tacos with lime wedges.
Quesabirria Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Frankies

Hand holding a frankie roll with two more rolls in the background.
Indian Frankies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Savory potatoes, peas, onions, chaat masala, spicy chutney all in a flaky paratha make this veg frankie recipe irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Frankies

Chicken Pakora

Low angle shot of chicken pakora on a plate with a green napkin.
Chicken Pakora. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Pakora—crunchy fried chicken pieces with ginger, garlic, ground chile, and chaat masala coated in a chickpea flour (besan) batter—are easy to make at home and they’re so good!
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Pakora

Char Siu Bao

2 char siu bao on a plate with dipping sauce.
Char Siu Bao. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Growing up in Berkeley, I practically lived on the Char Siu Bao sold from a little cart outside the BART station downtown! These are easier to make than I expected and the fold-over buns are fluffy and perfect for filling with whatever you like!
Grab the Recipe: Char Siu Bao

Samosas

samosas with potato filling cut in half on a plate.
Samosas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Samosas are a perfect, hand-held snack! These crispy fried pastries are filled with a savory mix of potatoes, peas, and spices.
Grab the Recipe: Samosas

Quesabirria Tacos

low-angle shot of a quesabirria taco with lime wedges.
Quesabirria Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Quesabirria Tacos—a crispy-fried tortilla bathed in a chili-based sauce and filled with perfectly slow-cooked beef and melted cheese—will seduce your taste buds, seizing you with the primal pleasure of a perfect spicy, meaty, cheesy bite.
Get the Recipe: Quesabirria Tacos

Elote

metal baking pan with elote, Mexican grilled corn cobs with mayonn
Elote. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Super easy elote recipe for Mexican grilled corn has just 5 ingredients and it’s totally addictive. It is full of flavor and can be made in minutes!
Grab the Recipe: Elote

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Chicken shawarma wrap with cucumbers and tomatoes.
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Shawarma Wraps are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East. Authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted for hours, but this quick air fryer version captures those delicious shawarma flavors and can be ready to eat in under 30 minutes. Don’t skip the rich, tangy Lemon Tahini Sauce!
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Thai Curry Puffs

Thai  curry puffs on a plate with cilantro.

Flaky pastry filled with curriedground meat or vegetables are a popular Thai snack. This easy homemade version is filled with a mouthwatering mix of ground chicken and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, and spices in flaky pastry.
Grab the Recipe: Thai Curry Puffs

Pancit Bihon

Pancit bihon with chopsticks.
Pancit Bihon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pancit Bihon is an irresistible Filipino recipe that’s easy to make and delivers traditional Filipino flavor. Perfectly chewy rice noodles are stir-fried with chicken and veggies, then seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings. It’s quick to make and full of delicious flavor!
Grab the Recipe: Pancit Bihon

Chicken Kathi Rolls

Low angle shot of 3 chicken kathi rolls wrappedin foil on a wooden plate with fresh mint leaves.
Chicken Kathi Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken kathi rolls are a popular Indian street food. Tender chicken thigh meat is marinated in yogurt and spices and then pan-seared,  wrapped in soft roti and topped with savory chutney, seasoned red onions, and fresh herbs
Get the Recipe: Chicken Kathi Rolls

Arepas con Queso

Arepas con Queso. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Colombia’s most famous street food is irresistible. Crispy fried cornmeal dough is filled with melty queso. They are moist inside, crispy outside and loaded with melty cheese!
Grab the Recipe: Arepas con Queso

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Vietnamese summer rolls on an elevated platter.
Vietnamese Salad Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Deliclious.

These Vietnamese Summer Rolls filled with rice noodles, quick pickled carrots, crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and edible flowers are tasty, nutritious, and beautiful, too.
Grab the Recipe: Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Chicken Taquitos

stacked taquitos on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light dinner or hearty appetizer.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Pad Thai

low angle shot of a light blue bowl of pad thai.
Veggie Pad Thai. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

You can’t visit Bangkok without eating your fill of street-stall pad Thai — it is truly the best. Though it’s never quite the same, it is easy to make at home. Rice noodles are quickly stir-fried with classic Thai seasonings, bean sprouts, and fried tofu.
Grab the Recipe: Pad Thai

Chicken Potstickers

Overhead shot of chicken potstickers with chile paste on plates.
Chicken Potstickers. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Potstickers make a great appetizer, snack, or even a meal. These homemade chicken potstickers are nice and crispy on the bottom and filled with a simple mix of chicken and seasonings.
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Potstickers

Tanghulu

Tanghulu - skewers of coated grapes and oranges.
Tanghulu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Our tangy Tanghulu recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Grab the Recipe: Tanghulu

Samosa Chaat

Samosa chaat on a white plate with a brown and white napkin underneat.
Samosa Chaat. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Samosa Chaat is popular North Indian street food. Savory chickpeas are spooned over crispy samosa and drizzled with sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys, plus crunchy and flavorful toppings.
Grab the Recipe: Samosa Chaat

Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

Fried wontons on a black plate.
Fried Wontons. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

A popular snack from China, these fried pork and shrimp wontons are easy to make and quickly deep fried to crispy golden perfection. They are irresistible.
Grab the Recipe: Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

Spring Rolls

Stacked spring rolls on a white plate.
Air Fryer Spring Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy Spring Rolls are plump with a savory veggie and pork filling. They’re especially easy to make in an air fryer.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Spring Rolls

Pad Kee Mao with Chicken

A bowl of pad kee mao with chicken shot from above.
Pad Kee Mao. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mao are great for late night munchies, a satisfying meal, or even as a hangover cure! Flat rice noodles are stir fried with a savory sauce, spicy chiles, Thai basil, vegetables, and chicken.
Grab the Recipe: Pad Kee Mao with Chicken

Air Fryer Wontons are crispy, delicious, and totally addictive. They’re filled with a savory mix of shrimp and pork that is perfectly seasoned.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Wontons

Onion Samosas

Low angle shot of fried onion samosas ready to serve.
Onion Samosas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Onion Samosas are delicious fried pastry pockets filled with spiced caramelized onions. They’re so good with tamarind or cilantro chutney!
Grab the Recipe: Onion Samosas

Har Gow

4 shrimp har gow in a steamer basket.
Har Gow. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Har Gow is my favorite dim sum dish. These plump Chinese shrimp dumplings have a delicate flavor and equally delicate translucent wrapper. They’re surprisingly easy to make, too, with an easy-to-work-with dough and a simple seasoned shrimp filling.
Grab the Recipe: Har Gow

Thai Chicken Satay

overhead shot of thai chicken satay on a black plate with peanut sauce on the side.
Thai Chicken Satay. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Thai Satay Chicken is loaded with authentic flavors like turmeric, lemongrass, chiles, and fish sauce. A rich and spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is perfect for dipping.
Grab the Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay

Paneer Pakora

low angle shot of a pile of paneer pakora on a parchment lined plate with dipping sauces in the background.
Paneer Pakora. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Bite into a crispy, hot Paneer Pakora and it’s not hard to see why this north Indian snack is so popular. Pieces of tender paneer are batter fried to a crispy, crunchy golden brown.
Grab the Recipe: Paneer Pakora

Empanadas

A hand holding an empanada that is broken open so you can see the inside filling.
Air Fryer Empanadas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Beef Empanadas are delicious — flaky pastry crust filled with beautifully seasoned ground beef. They’re super easy to make, especially if you make them in the air fryer and use store-bought pie crusts.
Grab the Recipe: Empanadas

Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles

overhead shot of a bowl of noodles with vegetables and thai peanut sauce.
Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles is a dish I could eat every day and never get tired of it. It’s a quick, easy, delicious vegetarian meal with tons of spicy Thai flavor.
Grab the Recipe: Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles

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