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Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

Pepperoni Pizza Sticks made with egg roll wrappers are crunchy on the outside with gooey, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on the inside. These are a fun appetizer for any party.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 sticks
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 36 slices of pepperoni
  • 12 large egg roll wrappers
  • 12 pieces string cheese, room temperature
  • peanut oil or other high temperature oil
  • pizza sauce

Instructions

  • Place three pieces of pepperoni diagonally on top of an egg roll wrapper (as shown in the picture). Place a piece of string cheese on top. Fold corners over cheese. Fold bottom corner over cheese and pepperoni and keep rolling until cheese is tightly sealed. Moisten corners with water to seal. Repeat with the rest of wrappers, cheese and pepperoni.
    36 slices of pepperoni, 12 large egg roll wrappers, 12 pieces string cheese, room temperature
  • In a heavy skillet or other heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry sticks, a few at a time, for 45-60 seconds on each side until completely brown. Drain on paper towels.
    peanut oil
  • Serve with warm pizza sauce.
    pizza sauce

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Notes

Oil Temperature: Make sure you take the temperature of your frying oil before starting. If your oil is not hot enough it will not melt the cheese properly. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 423mg | Fiber: 1g | Iron: 1mg