Do you ever find yourself craving the comforting flavors of apple pie but don't have the time or desire to bake one? Then you will love the ultimate in easy desserts - an Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe!
These fun, bite-sized treats are made with a with a wonton wrapper and filled with sweet, spiced apples. They are then fried until crisp and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar while still warm.
The best part of these dessert wontons is that you can make them with just 4 simple ingredients! Talk about easy apple recipes! This yummy dessert cooks up in just minutes and will disappear almost as quickly as it is made! For more apple goodness, try our Apple Turnover with Pie Crust.
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- Ingredients For Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
- How to Make Apple Pie Fried Wontons
- Tips for Making This Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
- FAQs for Fried Wontons
- Can I Fry These Without a Deep Fryer?
- Recipes to Make With Wonton Wrappers
- Essential Supplies
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Fried Apple Pie Wontons
I love the idea of using wonton wrappers for desserts since they use a common ingredient in a new way. Why have wonton desserts grown in popularity? One of the big reasons is because they are very versatile and convenient allowing you to experiment with different fillings.
The wrappers can hold a variety of fillings, such as fruit or chocolate. Once you fry or bake the wrappers, they become crispy, which offers a satisfying contrast to the soft fillings inside. Their smaller size means you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free.
Don't have wonton wrappers? You can still enjoy the flavor of apple pie with these Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls.
Ingredients For Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
- Apple pie filling - A 21 oz can. You can make your own apple pie filling if you want, but canned filling is a great shortcut.
- Wonton wrappers - You can find square wonton wrappers in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
- Oil for frying - I used canola oil but peanut oil or vegetable oil would also work.
- Powdered sugar - Will be sprinkled on the apple wontons for added sweetness. Also makes a pretty finishing touch.
How to Make Apple Pie Fried Wontons
This recipe is easy to make. Open your can of apple pie filling and scoop some into the center of a wonton wrapper.
Then fold the wrapper, keeping all the gooey apple filling inside. Run a little water on your finger along the edges of the wonton to seal this.
Prepare all your wontons, and then get ready for frying. I use a deep fryer to make mine since it cooks the wontons quickly and produces super crispy wontons. Once the oil reaches its desired temperature, add the wontons a few at a time and cook until crispy.
When the fruit wontons are cooked, remove them and let them drain on paper towels. Then, add a generous sprinkling of confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tips for Making This Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
Tip 1: You'll want to be sure not to overfill the wontons or they can burst open during frying. This will ruin your wonton dessert and cause a big mess.
Tip 2: Fry the wontons in small batches and use a thermometer to make sure the oil temperature remains at 350 degrees. A deep fryer thermometer comes in very handy.
Tip 3: If you can't find wonton wrappers at your grocery store, you can try an Asian market. Egg roll wrappers can also be cut into squares.
FAQs for Fried Wontons
Yes, you can totally bake these apple wontons instead of deep frying them. To bake these, simply follow the directions until you get to the cooking part.
Then just spray the wontons with cooking spray before they go in the oven to make sure they turn out golden and crispy.
Bake them at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they cook to make sure they don't burn.
You can assemble them up to a day ahead of time and store them covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Then, when you are ready to use them, you can fry them according to the recipe directions.
Can I Fry These Without a Deep Fryer?
So, you want to make these crispy apple wontons, but you don't have a deep fryer. That's not a problem! You can pan-fry these by using a large skillet or frying pan with high sides so the oil won't splatter out. Fill the pan with about ½ inches of oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
If you have a thermometer, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. If you don't, test the oil by dropping a small piece of wonton wrapper in. If the wonton sizzles right away, it is ready for frying. Fry the wontons for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
Recipes to Make With Wonton Wrappers
Wonton wrappers are a magic ingredient. With just a little creativity, you can use them in a wide variety of dishes.
Whether you are looking to make something sweet or savory, a wonton wrapper makes a perfect holder for many fillings. Fruit and chocolate are some of the most popular fillings for dessert wontons.
If you are looking for something you can serve as an appetizer, seasoned ground meat or pork works well. Pick up some wonton wrappers and make some of our favorite recipes below:
- BBQ Pork Wonton Recipe
- Cinnamon Sugar Wonton Crisps
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Cups
- Air Fryer Cheese Briouats from Maroc Mama
Essential Supplies
Having some basic equipment on hand is helpful when making these fried apple pie wontons. If you plan to deep fry these, a deep fryer is a must. Depending on how much you plan to fry and whether you want to fry more than one thing at once, there are a variety of fryers available.
A skimmer or strainer with a handle is helpful for any kind of frying. If you don't have any of these items, you can find them on Amazon.
Hamilton Beach Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer, 4.7 Quarts / 19 Cups Oil Capacity, Lid with View Window, Professional Style, 1800 Watts, Stainless Steel (35034)
TENTA Kitchen Multi Kitchen Utensil Stainless Steel Cooking Skimmer Slotted Fish Turner Spatula Spoon Colander Drain Water Filter Spoon Ladle Spider Strainer Skimmer Ladle for Cooking &Frying (2pcs)EHOMEA2Z Stainless Steel Dredge Shaker 10 Oz Ideal For Salt, Spice, Sugar, Flour (1, 10 oz With Handle)4-Pack 16Hamilton Beach Electric Deep Fryer, Cool Touch Sides Easy to Clean Nonstick Basket, 8 Cups / 2 Liters Oil Capacity, BlackPresto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
Recipes with Canned Apples
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Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces wonton wrappers
- 21 ounces apple pie filling can
- 1 ½ cups oil canola or vegetable for frying
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Scoop a tablespoon of apple pie filling into the center of the wonton.
- Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the wrapper.
- Fold the wonton wrapper in half to make a triangle. Press the edges to seal making sure to keep the filling centered in the wrapper.
- In a deep fryer, heat the oil over until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can drop a small piece of wonton wrapper into the oil. If it sizzles, the oil is ready.
- Using a slotted spoon with a long handle, carefully add a few wontons to the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden and and crisp.
- Carefully remove the fried wontons with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
- Sprinkle the wontons with powdered sugar.
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Notes
- Please be very careful when frying and using hot oil and make sure children are not in the area.
- Please note that in the nutritional information below, the calorie count will be much higher than it actually is because it is counting all of the oil used for frying, not just the oil that is actually absorbed.
- Do not to overfill the wontons or they may burst open while frying. The calorie information provided is an estimate. Actual nutritional values may vary depending on many factors such as: ingredients used, preparation methods, and serving sizes.
Andrea says
We love using wonton wrappers to make appetizers and desserts. These delicious, apple pie fried wontons are right up my alley. I can't wait to dig into them. Yum!
Charla says
This recipe is on constant rotation ever since we first made it.
julia says
love how easy these apple treats are! we made a double batch and they were gone in seconds!
Sky says
These were incredibly easy to make and so tasty. My kiddos loved every bite and were asking for more!