Fried Pie in Oklahoma

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

These signs advertising Fried Pie at Exit 123 South were nailed to fenceposts every half-mile or so for several miles along I-44 near Hydro, Oklahoma. The signs were small and the fence quite a distance from the side of the road, so I wonder how effective they are at attracting fried pie enthusiasts. I noticed them, while driving at 70 miles per hour, so I suppose others must also have done so.

The heat in western Oklahoma was almost unbearable during our short stay in the state. It was 105 degrees in Oklahoma City the day that I made this photograph during my trip to New Mexico.

 

[Leigh Youdale]

I hesitate to ask, knowing something of American culinary excursions, but what on earth is a "Fried Pie"?

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

I hesitate to ask, knowing something of American culinary excursions, but what on earth is a "Fried Pie"?

You might get the image of a Friend Pie like you with with a deep friend candy bar, a slice of pie dipped in batter and then dipped in a deep fryer but its slightly different. The fried pies I've had has your pie filling, apple/cherry/blueberrry/ect, wrapped in some dough and then fried. Think something along the lines of a fancy jelly filled doughnut.


Chris, did you end up stopping for a pie?

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

You might get the image of a Friend Pie like you with with a deep friend candy bar, a slice of pie dipped in batter and then dipped in a deep fryer but its slightly different. The fried pies I've had has your pie filling, apple/cherry/blueberrry/ect, wrapped in some dough and then fried. Think something along the lines of a fancy jelly filled doughnut.


Chris, did you end up stopping for a pie?

No, I didn't. I had no idea what a friend pie was either, and I am a picky eater who does not like to try new things.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I hesitate to ask, knowing something of American culinary excursions, but what on earth is a "Fried Pie"?

American food isn't strange at all when you consider what some other nations eat. I saw on a documentary once some Native Americans in Mexico eating live stinkbug sandwiches. A large number of the live, crawling, foul-smelling bugs were placed between slices of bread and eaten. YUCK!

So, our food isn't so strange after all.

 

[FalseDigital]

Reminds me of this website:
http://thisiswhyyourefat.tumblr.com/

 

[Thardy]

If you really like fried pie that sign could be spotted 200 yards away.

 

[Bill58]

A fried pie is a dessert of a fruit (strawberry, apricot, peach, etc.) inside a thin pie crust that's deep fried. One of my favorites w/ a Coke when I grew up in TX.

The signs remind me of the old "Burma Shave" signs of the old days. Maybe not as effective as a billboard, but damn-sure cheap!

 

[dave lackey]

I hesitate to ask, knowing something of American culinary excursions, but what on earth is a "Fried Pie"?

Next time anyone is in Atlanta, give me a shout, and I will treat you to The Varsity...world famous hot dogs and...fried pies!!!:angel:

 

[FrankS]

Looks like a samosa, but they are savory.

 

[pagpow]

I didn't know MickeyD's had stopped selling their apple fried pies, either.

Dave, I know the hot dogs at the Varsity make any number of national short lists for notable hot dogs. Even made the PBS video on dogs across the US. So I tried three during three different trips to Atlanta to get to the Varsity -- finally did. Got a lukewarm dog without casing or flavor in a bun without texture. Didn't even finish it -- was that a fluke?

Giorgio

 

[Rick Waldroup]

A fried pie is a dessert of a fruit (strawberry, apricot, peach, etc.) inside a thin pie crust that's deep fried. One of my favorites w/ a Coke when I grew up in TX.

The signs remind me of the old "Burma Shave" signs of the old days. Maybe not as effective as a billboard, but damn-sure cheap!

Me, too. Growing up in Texas, I downed many a fried pie with an RC cola. That, and moon pies, too....😉

 

[dave lackey]

I didn't know MickeyD's had stopped selling their apple fried pies, either.

Dave, I know the hot dogs at the Varsity make any number of national short lists for notable hot dogs. Even made the PBS video on dogs across the US. So I tried three during three different trips to Atlanta to get to the Varsity -- finally did. Got a lukewarm dog without casing or flavor in a bun without texture. Didn't even finish it -- was that a fluke?

Giorgio

Lukewarm? Usually hot, if not make a change. Casing? They have no casings and the buns are just okay.

Probably what you are missing is they are best with chili, onions and a lot of mustard. Onion Rings (or fries) on the side. Coke or Chocolate drink. And of course a fried pie!

Not everyone likes them depending on their culinary background but millions do every year.:angel:

 

[dave lackey]

Me, too. Growing up in Texas, I downed many a fried pie with an RC cola. That, and moon pies, too....😉

Moon pies and an RC... absolutely perfect IMO! We keep moon pies for the kids (if I don't eat them first) and rarely pass up an opportunity to stop by Tallulah Gorge and get a moon pie with an RC cola whilst on a roadtrip to the mountains! Yowza!😉

 

[dave lackey]

After reading Darren's description of a fried pie, I thought of the ones McDonald's used to sell and wondered if it was the same thing. My parents used to get them when I was a kid sometimes. Didn't know they had stopped selling them (I detest McD's food and have not eaten there in years).

Meh...Micky D's fried pies were kind of like eating a frozen pizza versus getting the real thing. Not a good example....😛

 

[Vics]

Me, too. Growing up in Texas, I downed many a fried pie with an RC cola. That, and moon pies, too....😉

Same here, growing up in Dallas/Fort Worth. I loved fried pies! You could buy them at 7-Eleven or gas stations. Road food!

 

[hipsterdufus]

Next time anyone is in Atlanta, give me a shout, and I will treat you to The Varsity...world famous hot dogs and...fried pies!!!:angel:

Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks this looks delicious.

 

[dave lackey]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks this looks delicious.

You are not alone, they come out steaming hot and if you add vanilla ice cream on top...well, heaven on earth.😀

Fried Apple/Peach/Sweet Potato Pies with ice cream:angel:

BTW, they are easy to make at home with recipes from Food Network, etc.

 

[nikon_sam]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks this looks delicious.

I'd go for one of them...but only after having a chili-cheese dog...😀 and maybe some onion rings too...

 

[jmcd]

I used to enjoy Hostess fried pies, usually pineapple or apple, from 7-11 in Big D. Very tasty after mowing a few lawns in 100 plus degree heat. These pies were eaten at room temperature, or heated by request. Careful biting into a hot fried pie, as the molten filling can easily glaze the roof of your mouth.

Great sign, Chris. Thanks for the memory.