Description
Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Mozzarella Sticks feature gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni wrapped in golden, crispy pizza dough, seasoned with classic Italian herbs and Parmesan. Perfectly baked or fried, these flavorful snacks are ideal for sharing and dipping in pizza sauce or garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Mozzarella Sticks
- 8 mozzarella sticks
Meat
- 16 slices pepperoni
Dough & Sauce
- 1 sheet pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce (for brushing and dipping)
Seasonings & Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Fryer: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat oil in a fryer to 350°F (175°C) if frying to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare Dough Strips: Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface and cut it into strips wide enough to wrap around the mozzarella sticks comfortably.
- Assemble Pizza Sticks: On each dough strip, layer two slices of pepperoni followed by placing one mozzarella stick. Brush the dough with pizza sauce, then roll the dough tightly around the fillings.
- Seal and Glaze: Use the beaten egg to carefully seal the edges of the dough to prevent leakage during cooking and brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Cook the Sticks: Bake the wrapped sticks in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp, or fry in hot oil until the dough is golden and crunchy.
- Season: Remove the sticks from the heat and immediately brush with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Serve: Serve these pepperoni pizza mozzarella sticks warm with pizza sauce or garlic butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
- The mozzarella sticks should be fully frozen or very firm before wrapping to prevent cheese from leaking out while cooking.
- Pizza dough can be substituted with crescent roll dough for a softer, flakier crust.
- Frying results in a crispier texture, while baking is a healthier alternative with less oil.
- Extra pizza sauce can be warmed up for dipping, or garlic butter offers a delicious alternative flavor.
- Ensure dough edges are sealed tightly to avoid cheese oozing during cooking.
