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Easy Fried Apple Pie Recipe

These Easy Fried Apple Pies are filled with a delicious homemade Granny Smith Apple Pie filling, wrapped in pie crust and fried in an Air Fryer! A sweet indulgent crispy treat!

Looking for more Fall themed desserts? Check out this Pumpkin Caramel Dump Cake!

This recipe combines some of Rick’s favorite things – Cinnamon Apples, Fried Food and Pie. The biggest difference is that this isn’t traditionally fried. I used an Air Fryer and they had a nice crispy exterior and a soft and sweet interior. I, personally, prefer these to a traditional Apple Pie, but I also love individual treats.

Only 9 Ingredients needed for these Fried Apple Pies

  • Granny Smith Apples – great for baking or frying
  • Unsalted Butter – I use unsalted butter in all my baking
  • Cinnamon – for added warmth and depth of flavor
  • Apple Pie Spice- can be found in your local grocer’s spice aisle
  • Dark Brown Sugar – you can use light brown sugar in place of dark, but dark brown sugar here provides a little more depth of flavor
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract – I am a huge lover of vanilla extract in most of my baked goods and frequently add more – I love the flavor
  • Lemon Juice
  • Pre-made Pie Crust – you can also use canned biscuits

NOTE: If you opt to use canned biscuits, roll out each biscuit, fill, and seal. Fry as normal.

Ingredients for making Fried Apple Pie

How to make Fried Apple Pies

Cinnamon Apple Filling: In a cast iron skillet and heat on medium high. Add butter, apples, cinnamon, apple pie spice, dark and granulated sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to stir together. Stir frequently and cook over medium heat until apples are tender (approximately 12-15 minutes).

Helpful Tip: Use any left over filling over a bowl of vanilla ice cream. It’s divine!

Pie Crust: Roll out store bought pie crust (or canned biscuits). Use a pastry cutter or rim of large mouth glass to cut out individual crusts. Add a heaping tablespoon of apple pie filling to the crust rounds. Fold the crust over, line up edges. Use a fork to pinch the edges together to seal closed.

Frying: If desired, you can apply a light egg wash over each crust before frying. Lightly spray the Apple Pies with oil, add 2-3 pies to the Air Fryer basket – be sure not to over crowed the basket. Set the fryer to 350*F and fry for 4 minutes per side. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the pie, the some of the filling may seep out of the edges. This is normal.

Do you have to use Granny Smith Apples?

You don’t have to use Granny Smith Apples for these Fried Apple Pies, however, I highly recommend it. In my opinion, Granny Smith Apples tend to hold up better as they tend to be more firm than sweeter apples. Plus, this recipe has a decent amount of sugar and the tartness of the Granny Smith’s plays well with the sweetness.

However, if you don’t have access to Granny Smiths or prefer not to use them I would suggest McIntosh Apples as an alternative.

Don’t have an Air Fryer? I’ve got you covered!

How to make Deep Fried Apple Pie: Prepare the pies as directed above. Then, put in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes. Heat roughly 3 inches of either Peanut or Canola Oil in a deep skillet or stock pot to 350*F. For accuracy, use a candy thermometer to gauge proper temp. Drop 2-3 pies into the oil – careful not to overcrowd – and allow to fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. For a fun added treat, toss newly fried pies into a cinnamon sugar mixture and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

How to make Fried Apple Pies in the Oven: Preheat oven to 375*F. Prepare the pies as directed above. Lightly spray with oil or added crunch. Place on cookie sheet lined with either a sheet or parchment paper or Silpat. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

Air Fryer Fried Apple Pies

Air Fryer Fried Apple Pies

Yield: 8 Pies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Easy Fried Apple Pies are filled with a delicious homemade Granny Smith Apple Pie filling, wrapped in pie crust and fried in an Air Fryer! A sweet indulgent crispy treat! 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • flour, for rolling out crust
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • sprayable oil
  • Vanilla ice cream, optional
  • Caramel sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. Over medium high heat, add butter, apples, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and both sugars.
  2. Using a wooden spoon, stir mixture together until well combined
  3. Next, after butter has melted, reduce heat to medium
  4. Add vanilla and lemon juice
  5. Occasionally stir until apples are tender – this takes roughly 12-15 minutes
  6. Then, roll out pie crust – or canned biscuits – on a lightly floured surface
  7. Cut 8 crusts out with a pastry cutter or wide mouthed glass
  8. Add a heaping tablespoon of filling to the pie crusts
  9. Fold crust over and seal with the tines of a fork
  10. If desired, whip up one egg and gently brush egg wash over the crust
  11. Lightly apply cooking spray over crusts – for a nice crunch
  12. Add 2-3 pies to the air fryer basket – be careful not to over crowd the basket
  13. Set the fryer to 350*F and fry to approximately 4 minutes per side
  14. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving
  15. These are delicious with a light drizzle of caramel sauce or with vanilla ice cream
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g

The nutritional values above are auto calculated by a nutrition program and can vary based on brands of ingredients used.

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23 Comments

  • Emily Liao
    September 1, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Wow! These fried apples were so delicious. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

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  • Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
    September 1, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Wow, these look so indulgent and delicious! I’ll definitely be making some in the air fryer!

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  • Jeannette
    September 1, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Wow, how gorgeous are these! Love how there’s a glossy filling that’s bursting with sweetness and a kick of cinnamon. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Shelley
    September 1, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Oh WOW – that gorgeous, cinnamon apple filling! Pure autumn. *sigh* Plus. the crispy pie shell that’s so, so much healthier than deep-fried (yay, air fryer!). Indulgent comfort food that you don’t have to fill so guilty about enjoying – perfect!

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  • Sara Welch
    September 1, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Gave these a try this afternoon and this treat did not disappoint! Exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth! Delicious!

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  • Jacque Hooper
    September 1, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Loved all the aromas in my kitchen when I gave this recipe a try today! Reminds me of fall! Looking forward to baking these all season long!

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  • Jamie
    September 2, 2020 at 12:22 am

    These turned out perfect!! Thank you for the recipe!

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  • Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
    September 2, 2020 at 3:24 am

    These Easy Fried Apple Pies are perfection!

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  • Aditi Bahl
    September 2, 2020 at 4:23 am

    I just love the golden brown color. These tempting pies are so inviting. Am making these today. Hope will come out exactly like yours.

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  • Catalina
    September 2, 2020 at 6:30 am

    This apple pie looks so inviting! I will definitely try it!

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  • Toni Dash
    September 2, 2020 at 9:15 am

    It looks really yummy!! I am sure my kids will love this!

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  • Beth
    September 2, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make these!

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  • Kevin
    September 2, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I have to make these on Friday! I have to get everything to make these this weekend! Thank you for the delicious recipe!

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  • Sharon
    September 2, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Apple pie all wrapped up in handheld pockets, this is my kind of portable dessert! Perfect for Fall parties and tailgating.

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  • veenaazmanov
    September 2, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Delicious and yummy recipe for this weekend treat. My family to love it for evening snacks and I have to check this out.

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  • Heidy Linn`
    September 3, 2020 at 8:37 am

    These Easy Fried Apple Pies are super delish and seriously the easiest thing to make. I had to make a double batch they were flying off the table so fast. I used the green apples but might also make then again using another apple too. I think I will make 4 batches so that I have 2 batches to freeze for the kids. What do you think? I bet these Easy Fried Apple Pies freeze fairly well.

    Have a great day
    H

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    • Kerri
      September 3, 2020 at 8:51 am

      Hi Heidi! I haven’t tried to freeze them, however, I bet they would freeze well. I’d throw them back in the Air Fryer for a couple minutes to warm and crisp them back up!

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  • Paula Montenegro
    September 3, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I love that you made them individual! I used to eat something similar growing up so I can’t wait to try this recipe. And Granny Smith are my number one choice also, the best for baking!

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  • Gunjan
    September 6, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    Such a delightful recipe. I am thinking to make this tomorrow and surprise my family with it. I am so excited 😆

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  • Jacqueline Debono
    September 7, 2020 at 4:41 am

    I’m adding some ready made pie pastry to my shopping list this week and planning to make these delicious sounding fried apple pies at the weekend! I’m not a big pie maker so am a little unsure about the type of pastry. Is pie crust also called shortcrust? Here in Italy, ready pastry isn’t sold as ‘pie crust’ but we have brise which translates as shortcrust.

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    • Kerri
      September 7, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Hi Jacqueline! Yes! Shortcrust is the same as pie crust. I hope you enjoy! 🙂

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  • Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
    September 7, 2020 at 4:43 am

    Such a delicious and easy recipe one can have. I can’t eat raw apples but cooked are fine. Definitely going to try very soon!

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  • Cathy
    September 7, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Love how perfectly crisp these turn out!

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