Pizza Sticks

It only takes 3 ingredients to make these easy, cheesy Pizza Sticks! Wrap cheese and mini pepperonis in wonton wrappers, then fry to crispy golden perfect. So great with marinara sauce, ranch, or nacho cheese dipping sauces!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings, 1 pizza stick each

Calories 177kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

12 mozzarella string cheese sticks (see note 1)
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

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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

Cheese: Any string cheese works. If I'm snacking with adults, sometimes I grab smoked string cheese.
Mini pepperoni: Or substitute full-size pepperoni and cut the pieces in half or in quarters.
Egg roll wrappers: These are often sold in the refrigerated section of the produce aisle.
Yield: This recipe makes 12 Pizza Sticks.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.

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