5.0 from 9 votes
Easy Fried Cherry Hand Pies
Easy Fried Cherry Hand Pies with just 15 minutes prep time. Use a couple of great shortcuts to make these taste just like grandma's used to!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 32.6 ounces canned biscuits (2 cans Pillsbury's Grands! Southern Homestyle)
- 20 ounces cherry pie filling
- 1 cup canola oil (or other neutral oil)
- 4 tablespoons flour (more if needed for rolling out dough)
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle the flour onto a clean work surface.
- Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit out on the floured surface to about 4 inches in diameter.
- Spoon 1 generous tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each biscuit.
- Fold the biscuit over and press the edges together. Use the tines of a fork to seal the edges of the dough. Set aside the prepared hand pies.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
- Using a spatula or spider, carefully place 2-3 hand pies in the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook for 15-20 seconds or until a deep golden color.
- Flip each pie and cook for an additional 15-20 seconds.
- As the hand pies finish cooking, remove them to a wire rack (or a paper towel lined plate) to drain.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Notes
- Recipe Tip: The pies will stay closed during frying better if you lightly dampen one edge of the dough before sealing. Just dip your finger into water and spread it around the inside edge, fold over, and seal.
- To Air Fry: Follow the instructions to assemble the hand pies and then preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Line the basket with parchment paper in the bottom and place four hand pies in the basket, making sure they aren't touching. Spritz with a little oil and air fry for 8-10 minutes (turning halfway through cooking) or until golden brown.
- Storage and Reheating: These pies are best served the day they are made. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes but fair warning - they won't be the same as freshly fried.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pie
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pie | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.