Description
Pepperoni Pizza Mozzarella Sticks combine the best of pizza and cheesy snacks with crispy fried wrappers, gooey mozzarella centers, and spicy pepperoni in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 8 egg roll wrappers or pizza dough strips
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Water or beaten egg (for sealing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F. Prepare a plate with paper towels or a wire rack.
- Lay out a wrapper, sprinkle with seasoning, place 3 pepperoni slices and 1 mozzarella stick in the center.
- Fold and roll tightly, sealing edges with water or beaten egg. Repeat for all sticks.
- Freeze the prepared rolls for 15–20 minutes to prevent cheese leakage.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain and cool slightly.
- Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Freeze sticks before frying to keep cheese intact.
- Use tongs for safe, even frying.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer to keep crispiness.