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Homemade Pizza Rolls Recipe

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These Homemade Pizza Rolls are a delicious and fun appetizer or snack featuring mini pepperoni, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pizza sauce wrapped in crispy, golden-fried egg roll wrappers. Perfectly bite-sized and easy to make, they’re great for parties, game days, or anytime you want a tasty treat reminiscent of classic pizza flavors.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1/3 cup chopped mini pepperoni (or regular sized, minis are thicker)
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped into smaller pieces

Wrapper

  • 5 egg roll wrappers, each cut into 4 squares
  • Water for sealing the wrappers

    • Frying

    • 1–2 inches of oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut oil preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oil: Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a deep pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the right temperature for frying.
  2. Prepare Wrappers: Cut each egg roll wrapper into 4 equal squares to create smaller wrappers suitable for bite-sized pizza rolls.
  3. Prepare Filling: Chop the shredded mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces to allow even melting and mixing.
  4. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped mini pepperoni, pizza sauce, and the chopped mozzarella cheese until well mixed.
  5. Assemble Rolls: Place about a heaping teaspoon of the filling on the left side or center of each egg roll wrapper square, leaving approximately 1/2 inch space above and below the filling.
  6. Seal Edges: Using your finger, moisten all edges of each wrapper with water to help seal them tightly.
  7. Roll Up: Gently roll each wrapper up tightly around the filling, pressing above and below the filling to seal the edges securely.
  8. Final Seals: Wet the top and bottom edges again and fold them up gently to create a small seal, ensuring no openings through which oil can seep during frying.
  9. Double Check Seal: Make sure each roll is tightly sealed to prevent bursting while frying.
  10. Fry the Rolls: Carefully place about 4 pizza rolls into the hot oil at a time and fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until they puff up and turn golden brown.
  11. Drain Oil: Remove fried pizza rolls from the oil and set them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  12. Serve: Serve hot with additional pizza sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature stays around 350°F to achieve a crisp, golden exterior without overcooking the filling.
  • If using regular pepperoni, slice thinner to match the mini pepperoni texture for even cooking.
  • These pizza rolls can be made ahead and reheated in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Handle the rolls gently while sealing to avoid tearing the delicate wrappers.

Keywords: Pizza rolls, homemade pizza bites, appetizer, snack, fried pizza rolls, egg roll wrappers

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