After three decades, McDonald’s fried apple pies are making a comeback

Jun 16, 2026 - 19:55

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McDonalds is frying up some apple pies to celebrate Americas 250th birthday.

The company is bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. Theyll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

This isnt the first time McDonalds has brought back a beloved item. Last summer, the company returned its snack wraps to the menu after years of customer demand.

The fastfood chain also reintroduced its Monopoly game in September after a decadelong hiatus.

The fried apple pie was introduced in 1968, created by Litton Cochran, a McDonalds franchisee in Tennessee.

In 1992, McDonalds replaced the fried apple pie with a baked version in an effort to reduce fat and cholesterol consumption across the U.S.

While the fried apple pie disappeared from many menus in the nation, it remained available in several other countries, including Mexico, Australia, and China.

McDonalds is one of several fastfood chains offering special treats to mark Americas 250th birthday.

Burger King debuted its Firecracker Cookie Pie, Sonic is serving a red, white, and blue slush float for $2.50, Hardees has introduced an iced StarSpangled Biscuit, and Steak n Shake is offering a Patriot milkshake.