Pizza Sticks
User Reviews
5
Pizza Sticks
Description
Pizza Sticks feature mozzarella string cheese sliced lengthwise to create a channel filled with mini pepperoni. Wrapped snugly in egg roll wrappers that are sealed with water, they are deep-fried in vegetable oil until the wrappers reach a golden crisp. This cooking method seals in the melted cheese and pepperoni, resulting in a rich, gooey interior with a crunchy exterior. The addition of extra pepperoni inside the wrapper enhances the flavor in each bite.
The combination of melted mozzarella and the savory, mildly spiced mini pepperoni offers a satisfying snack suitable for parties or casual meals. Serving with warm marinara sauce complements the pizza-like flavors and adds a tangy contrast. The sticks can be left to rest briefly on a damp paper towel to prevent drying before frying in batches for even cooking.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheated using a microwave or air fryer, preserving texture and flavor. Variations in cheese type and pepperoni size can be accommodated by substituting smoked string cheese or cutting full-size pepperoni into smaller pieces. Egg roll wrappers are typically found in refrigerated produce sections.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese see note 1, sticks
- 1 package mini pepperoni (see note 2)
- 12 egg roll wrappers (see note 3)
- 2 quarts vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
- marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Slice the string cheese sticks lengthwise about 75% of the way through to make a crevice. Fill each crevice with 4 slices of mini pepperoni.
- Working with one egg roll wrapper at a time, lay a wrapper on a cutting board or other flat surface and brush the edges with water. Arrange a filled cheese stick on one side. Add 4 more mini pepperoni on the wrapper next to the cheese stick.
- Starting at the end of the wrapper with the cheese stick, roll the wrapper tightly around the cheese stick and the pepperoni. When the cheese stick is about 75% rolled, fold in the sides like a burrito and continue rolling.
- Seal the edges of the egg roll wrapper on itself. Set aside on a plate covered with a damp paper towel and repeat with remaining wrappers, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Heat oil in a sauce pan, stock pot, or electric deep fryer to 350 degrees. Working in batches, deep-fry 3 to 4 pizza sticks at a time until the egg roll wrapper is golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with remaining pizza sticks. Serve pizza sticks warm with the marinara dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover pizza sticks covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or air fryer to restore crispness and warmth.
- Any variety of string cheese can be used; smoked varieties add a different flavor dimension.
- Mini pepperoni can be substituted with halved or quartered full-size pepperoni slices.
- Egg roll wrappers are usually sold refrigerated near produce or in Asian markets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings, 1 pizza stick each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pizza stick | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
