10-Min Crispy Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies
Buttery wonton wrappers fried until golden, filled with spiced apples and a cinnamon-sugar glaze. Grab warm for a Southern-style snack that feels fancy but takes five minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 8 wrappers wonton wrappers
- 1 medium apple, cored and finely diced
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Toss diced apple with 0.25 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp sugar until coated.
- 2
Place 1 tbsp apple mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold into a triangle, then bring corners together. Press to seal.
- 3
Heat oil in a medium skillet to 350°F (or until a wooden spoon handle sizzles immediately when dipped).
- 4
Fry pies in batches, 90 seconds per side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels.
- 5
Mix remaining 2 tbsp sugar with 0.25 tsp cinnamon. Toss warm pies to coat while still hot.
- 6
Serve immediately while the filling is still warm and the wrapper is crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- medium skillet or heavy-bottomed pot
- cooking thermometer (optional but recommended)
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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