How to fry pies so that they do not burn and are cooked evenly: never make these mistakes

Fried pies are a favorite dish of many, but their preparation has its own nuances. It often happens that they look perfect on the outside and have a golden brown crust but remain soggy inside. Or vice versa - they burn on the outside, and the filling does not have time to warm up. To avoid these mistakes, it is important to choose the right temperature, preheat the pan and follow a few simple rules.

The FoodOboz editorial team will help you figure out how to make perfect fried pies that won't burn and are cooked evenly. You just need to follow a few simple rules for a successful result.

Preheat the pan well

Before putting the pies in the pan, make sure that it is well heated. If the pan is not hot enough, the dough will begin to absorb the oil and remain soggy inside. The best way to check if it's hot enough is to drop a few drops of water on the surface of the pan: if they start to evaporate quickly and crack, you can start frying.

Choose the right temperature

Frying pies on high heat is a big mistake. They will quickly brown on the outside but remain soggy inside. It is best to maintain medium heat: this way, the dough will be fried evenly and the crust will be golden and crispy.

Do not cover the pan with a lid

Many people think that the lid will help to cook pies faster, but it is not true. During frying, condensation forms, which makes the crust soggy and the dough may remain undercooked. If you want even cooking, it is better to turn the pies more often than to cover them with a lid.

Don't put too many pies in at once

If there is too much pies in the pan, the temperature of oil may drop, which will make them greasy and not as crispy. The optimal amount is 3-4 pieces per medium frying pan so that there is space between them for even cooking.

Keep an eye on the oil level

The pies should be cooked in enough oil, but not drowned in it. The optimum level is about 1 cm at the bottom of the pan so that they are cooked well and have a golden brown crust.