Easy Fried Apple Pies

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple-pie, fried-apple-pies, stuffed-apple-pie-biscuits

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Filling chill time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings pies

Calories 335kcal

1 16.3 oz tube canned biscuits (8 count) i.e. Grands
3 large Granny Smith apples (to equal 3 cups) peeled, cored and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple pie spice or ground cinnamon may adjust to taste
1/8 tsp salt
1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp cold water plus additional to thicken, as needed
powdered sugar for dusting
canola oil or vegetable oil for frying

In a medium size saucepan over medium heat, cook apples, granulated and brown sugar, apple pie spice and salt. Cook for 15 minutes or just until softened.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add cornstarch dissolved in water stirring constantly until thickened. Repeat 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in water until mixture reaches desired thickeness, Chill for 30 minutes or overnight.
To Assemble Apple Pies: Preheat oil to 350-360°F. On a lightly floured surface press or roll each biscuit into a 6 inch round.
Divide apple pie filling among rounds. Fold biscuit dough over forming a crescent. Press edges to seal with a fork.
Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined platter to drain,
Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar.

Air Fryer Fried Apple Pies:

Spray pies liberally on all sides with cooking spray. Arrange in the air fryer leaving space between each pie for air to circulate.

Cook in batches at 350°F for 10-12 minutes total flipping halfway through cooking. Spray again with cooking spray, if needed. (Cooking time can vary slightly depending on the style of air fryer.)

Carefully remove from the air fryer and dust with powdered sugar before serving.