Golden Fried Apple Hand Pies
Crispy fried pastry pockets stuffed with warm cinnamon-sugared apples, finished with a sweet glaze. A Southern classic that tastes like a fair treat and comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Peel, core, and finely dice the apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with the cinnamon sugar.
Step 2
Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into four 4-inch squares.
Step 3
Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F. Spoon 1 tbsp apple mixture onto half of each pastry square.
Step 5
Fold pastry in half to form a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal, leaving no gaps.
Step 6
Fry hand pies 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Step 7
Drizzle warm hand pies generously with the glaze while still warm. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet (3+ quart)
- deep-fry thermometer
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- fork (for sealing edges)
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- paper towels
- small bowl for glaze
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