General Hospital’s Parry Shen got his birthday wish. The actor celebrated the return of McDonald’s fried apple pie. Honestly, after 34 years of baked pie deprivation, who could blame him?
Key Takeaways
- Parry Shen celebrated the return of McDonald’s fried apple pie after waiting 34 years.
- Shen said the fried version is how the apple pie is “supposed to be,” thanks to its crispy crust and soft, cinnamon-apple filling.
- Fans agreed with Shen, shared their own fried pie memories, and pointed him toward places where the fried version never disappeared.
A Crispy Birthday Victory
Shen (Brad) posted on Instagram, “The Fried Apple Pie came back to McDonald’s just in time for my birthday! I’ve been waiting for over THREE DECADES!! Just as good as I remember. For those born after the switch to the baked version — now you have a chance to taste how they’re SUPPOSED to be — there is no debate or middle ground on this.”
He continued with certainty, writing, “It is not opinion. It is not subjective. It is fact. You need a crispy texture on the outside to contrast with the sweet & soft cinnamon apple on the inside. Please keep it this way, @mcdonalds !! 🙏 🍎 🥧”
The attached video showed Shen trying the returned fried pie and making his very serious case for why the baked version never deserved the crown.
In the video, Shen explained that McDonald’s got rid of the fried apple pie 34 years ago while he was away at college, then said he finally got one after its limited-time return. He also said the first order came with baked pies, which was not the mission. “The only reason I’m here is because I’ve been waiting 34 years for these,” he said. He praised the “blistery dough,” and begged McDonald’s not to take the fried pie away again. Shen also joked that he might get in trouble for being so honest, but he insisted he was trying to help the company. (Find out about the honor bestowed upon Shen.)
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Fans Backed Him Up
One fan agreed completely, writing, “You are absolutely right, Parry!! This is fact! The FRIED apple pie is the best and the ONLY way McDonald’s should ever serve apple pies! 💜💜 I’m heading to McD’s shortly (after watching General Hospital) to get a Big Mac, fries, and a few FRIED apple pies!! They warm up well in the microwave if you have any leftovers. Like that will ever happen. 😂” Shen answered, “You speak the truth! 🙌 that was literally my exact order yesterday when I got these. I thought ‘I haven’t had a big Mac in a while. And what.. I’m gonna walk into McDonald’s without getting fries!?’ Enjoy! You’re gonna have an amazing meal!”
Another follower brought up past pie flavors, writing, “At one point, they had one for all seasons: cherry, pineapple, and pumpkin. Hawaii had a banana that was to die for!” Shen replied with the correct level of shock: “Banana?!🍌 🤯”
The fried pie intel kept coming. One viewer noted, “The oldest location in Downey, California still serves it fried if you are ever in the area.” Shen admitted, “I know of its existence and have planned to drive there dozens of times, but keep forgetting to.”
Another fan wrote, “Brah! Hawaii is the only state that has had FRIED APPLE PIE forever!” Shen had only one sensible response: “I’ve never been — so that makes sense! And why I now need to move there!”
