Description
These Deep Fried Pecan Pies are a delicious twist on the classic pecan pie, offering all the rich, nutty, and sweet flavors of the original in a crispy, golden, fried form. With a buttery, flaky crust and a gooey, caramelized pecan filling, these deep-fried pies make for a fun and indulgent treat! Perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something a little different!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if preferred)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Stir in the chopped pecans. Set the filling mixture aside.
- Prepare the pie crust: Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out 4-5 inch circles from the dough. You should be able to get about 8 circles from the dough, depending on size.
- Fill the pies: Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the pecan filling into the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill them, as the filling can spill out when frying.
- Seal the pies: Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to seal the pies, ensuring the filling is secure inside.
- Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). The oil should be enough to submerge the pies for frying.
- Fry the pies: Carefully lower the pies into the hot oil one at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the pies: Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the pies from the oil. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Dust the fried pies with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the oil stays at the right temperature for frying. If the oil is too hot, the pies can burn; if it’s too cool, they will become greasy.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the pies ahead of time and freeze them before frying. Simply place the filled and sealed pies on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze until firm, and then store in a zip-top bag. When ready to fry, cook directly from the freezer.
- Pie crust options: For a more decadent flavor, you can use a butter pie crust or homemade dough instead of store-bought pie crusts.
- Pecan options: You can also try using different nuts, such as walnuts, for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Fried
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg