Peach Fried Pies are about a quintessential Texas summertime treat. All of us remember going to the burger drive in and tricking Mom into order extra fried pies. Am I the only one? Probably not.
Peaches are a popular fruit in Texas, growing in the Hill Country near Fredericksburg. We always make peach jam during peach season.
Can these Peach Fried Pies be fried in an air fryer? I don’t know as I have never tried frying them in an air fryer. Not every modern method of cooking works for traditional recipes. However, if I was going to experiment, I would make the peach hand pies as directed in this recipe and simply brush the outer crust with vegetable oil before putting into the air fryer. If you are successful, send me a pic.
One of my favorite ways to make Peach Fried Pies is to make mini-pies and serve them with vanilla ice cream. Instead of dividing the dough into 16 pieces, divide into 32 pieces. It’s a lot more work, but if you are having a large gathering, this might be the way to go.
You can keep your Peach Fried Pies warm in a preheated oven. Heat the oven to 250°F (121°C). Place your tray of prepared fried pies in the warm oven but turn off the oven. Also, keep the door of the oven slightly ajar so that the crust stays crispy. There is nothing better than a warm Peach Fried Pie, even on a hot summer day!
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