15-Minute Fried Apple Hand Pies
Golden, cinnamon-dusted fried apple pies using wonton wrappers and jarred pie filling—crispy outside, gooey inside in under 15 minutes. Pure Southern comfort, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 215
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Place 1 tbsp apple filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
Step 3
Wet the edges with water. Fold into a triangle, then bring the two bottom corners together and press to seal—you'll have a small wonky pillow.
Step 4
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. You should have 12 pies.
Step 5
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until a corner of wrapper sizzles immediately when touched to the surface, ~2 minutes.
Step 6
Fry pies 2–3 at a time, 90 seconds per side until deep golden. Don't crowd the pan.
Step 7
Drain on a paper towel. While still warm, toss in the cinnamon sugar.
Step 8
Serve warm. They're best eaten immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- heavy 10-inch skillet or Dutch oven
- instant-read or candy thermometer (optional but helpful)
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
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