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Bite-sized, cheesy pockets that bring back your favorite childhood snacks but with a homemade vibe. These are loaded with little chunks of pepperoni, stretchy melted mozzarella, and zesty sauce stuffed into extra-crispy bundles. They cook up fast—pull them out when the kids get home, at a party, or anytime you’re craving a cozy treat.
Whenever movie night rolls around and my nephews come over, I whip these up. They’re gone before I can even sit down. If there’s game night, everyone asks for these first.
Irresistible Ingredients
- Cooking oil: choose something plain like canola or vegetable for golden, crisp bites
- Water for sealing: helps close up the wrappers to keep things tidy
- Mozzarella cheese: shred your own from a block for that dreamy melt
- Pepperoni minis: tiny pieces make every bite pop with taste—minis have the best chew
- Pizza sauce: look for something thick and chunky with pieces of real tomato for best flavor
- Wrappers (egg roll type): pick uncracked, even sheets for crisp texture
Simple Step-by-Step
- Cool and Serve:
- Let rolls rest on paper towels to soak up extra oil then hand out while hot with some sauce to dip
- Frying Time:
- Drop a few rolls into the bubbling oil at once, about four at a time, for a couple of minutes till they’re puffed and golden, turning if needed
- Seal Up Tight:
- Dab the top and bottom with more water and fold each section towards the center, pressing so there’s no space for leaks
- Seal the Edges:
- Trace water around every square then wrap over the filling and squeeze gently at the top and bottom to stick it together
- Add Your Filling:
- Scoop a big teaspoon of your pizza mix onto each wrapper, setting it closer to an edge and making sure there’s some space on top and bottom so you can close it easily
- Make the Filling:
- Toss together nuggets of pepperoni, your sauce, and cheese till it’s all coated and mixed evenly
- Prep Cheese & Wrappers:
- Chop the mozzarella tiny and cut wrappers into four squares on a clean dry counter
- Get the Oil Hot:
- Fill your fry pan or pot with a couple inches of oil and heat it up to three-fifty Fahrenheit—grab a thermometer to make sure
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The little mini pepperoni are my go-to because they’re juicy and punchy, just like sneaking mouthfuls off the counter as a kid. Passing these around to hungry loved ones is my favorite way to get everyone laughing and hanging out together.
Storing Leftovers
Slip leftovers into a sealed container in your fridge for three days, easy. Want that crunch again? Pop them on a pan in a hot oven for a few minutes. If freezing, line them up so they don’t stick together before bagging up—they’ll reheat perfectly later.
Swaps for Ingredients
No minis? Cut up regular pepperoni, or use turkey pepperoni. For plant-based, sauté mushrooms or dice up bell peppers for a nice bite. If you’re out of mozzarella, swap in provolone or cheddar—just know you’ll get a twist in taste.
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How to Serve These
Warm them up with extra marinara or go classic and dip in ranch. Try them with a fresh green salad for a light meal or stack on a party plate with fruit and veggie sticks for the kids.
Story Behind This Snack
This snack nods to old-school pizza shop classics and those freezer aisle munchies lots of us grew up on. Making them from scratch lets you pick your favorite ingredients and keeps those nostalgic vibes—way fresher than takeout.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What's a good trick for keeping the insides from coming out when frying?
Really press the wrapper all the way closed on every edge, dipping your finger in water to help stick it together. Go for a double fold at the seams to make leaks less likely.
- → Could I use different cheese instead of mozzarella?
Totally. Try cheddar or provolone for a different melt—they work great too. Mozzarella gives you that classic pizza stretch, though.
- → How should I warm these up again for the best crunch?
Toss them in an oven or air fryer if you want the outside to stay crunchy. The microwave steams the wrapper and makes it go soft.
- → Do they freeze okay?
You bet. Just lay uncooked rolls out flat to freeze, then fry straight from frozen. Let them cook a little longer if they're icy inside.
- → Got a favorite dip to go with them?
Pizza sauce is a hit, but you could also dip in ranch or go for garlicky butter if you want to change it up.