Description
Deep Fried Pizza Sticks with Mozzarella are a delightful and crispy snack, combining pizza flavors with the satisfying crunch of fried dough and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8–10 mozzarella cheese sticks or 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs or Italian-style bread crumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil, for deep frying
- Marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into strips wide enough to wrap around each mozzarella stick or filling.
- Place a mozzarella stick (and pepperoni, if using) on each dough strip. Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal completely, forming a stick.
- Roll each sealed pizza stick in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat evenly with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the pizza sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the deep fried pizza sticks with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add sautéed mushrooms or olives.
- Double-coat the sticks with breadcrumbs for an extra crispy crust.
- Brush dough with garlic butter before frying for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Avoid microwaving to keep the exterior crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza stick
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies