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    Deep Fried Pizza Rolls

    Published: Nov 11, 2022 Last updated: Nov 11, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Pizza dough is wrapped around a pepperoni and cheese filling with a touch of pasta sauce then is deep fried until golden brown.
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    These Deep Fried Pizza Rolls are golden brown and crisp fried, with a cheesy pepperoni filling. Reminiscent of fair food (think fried bread dough!) this is a treat that is normally enjoyed back home in Canton, NY at Sergi's Ristorante and one of our favorite items on their menu, one we haven't found anywhere else we have visited!

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    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Crispy Fried Dough: the crispy fried dough that encases the fillings is so delicious and reminiscent of fair food!

    Kid friendly: this pizza in a pocket is a great hand held food making it easy to eat when visiting with friends.

    Simple ingredients: you can start with store bought dough and just a few simple fillings.

    Deep Fried Pizza Rolls

    🥘 Ingredients

    Pizza dough: you can make your own homemade pizza dough or use store bought.

    Pizza sauce: use your own pizza sauce or marinara. If using marinara, be sure to use a thicker one.

    Shredded mozzarella cheese: I like to use low moisture part-skim mozzarella

    Pepperoni: I used turkey pepperoni because I feel regular pepperoni is too greasy, but feel free to use regular if you desire.

    Ricotta cheese: I used whole milk ricotta, I like the flavor and texture best.

    Frying oil: my choice of frying oil is crisco solid shortening.

    Pizza dough with ricotta cheese and sauce layer.
    First add ricotta and a little pizza sauce.
    Pizza dough with cheese, sauce and pepperoni on half.
    Then top with cheese and pepperoni

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Cut pizza dough into 6 equal pieces.
    2. Press each dough piece out into a circle as you would for a pizza.
    3. On ½ of the dough layer ricotta, mozzarella, sauce, and pepperoni.
    4. Fold dough over top of filling and crimp edges together well. Let sit about 10 minutes prior to deep frying.
    5. Melt shortening in a large pot until temperature reaches 375 degrees F. Gently place pizza roll in oil. Dough should immediately bubble and float to the top.
    6. Cook until well browned on both sides. If desired, place in oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
    7. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
    Pizza dough filled with cheese and pepperoni folded over and sealed.
    Be sure to pinch edges of dough together well to seal in all the filling.

    🥄 Equipment

    Large pot: you will want one large enough to fry the pizza roll in it fully submerged.

    Slotted spoon: for removing the pizza roll from the hot oil.

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

    Freeze: freeze rolls in an airtight freezer safe container in the freezer up to 3 months.

    Reheat: place rolls on a baking sheet and reheat in oven at 300 degrees for 10 minutes, until warm through.

    Deep Fried Pizza Rolls

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute cooked italian or hot sausage for the pepperoni.
    • Add ½ cup sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and/or onions to the pizza roll Filling.

    💭 Tips

    • Make sure to pinch all the edges of the dough together really well to prevent seepage while deep frying.
    • When deep frying food always use a thermometer to make sure your temperate is not too hot or too cool.
    • When removing the fried food from the deep fat I have found that the best way to drain it is on a paper bag. The paper bag absorbs the oil and I find my finished product to be less greasy than if I were to use paper towels.
    Deep Fried Pizza ROlls draining on paper lined baking sheet sprinkled with fresh parsley.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Try this One Dish Pepperoni Pizza for a super easy pizza night!

    These Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Rolls make great game day appetizers.

    My whole family loves this ground beef pizza!

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve deep fried pizza rolls with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and a green salad.


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    Deep Fried Pizza Rolls

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Pizza dough is wrapped around a pepperoni and cheese filling with a touch of pasta sauce then is deep fried until golden brown.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 611 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • Slotted Spoon
    • Paper towels

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound pizza dough
    • 3 cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
    • 1½ cup ricotta cheese
    • 1½ cup turkey pepperoni
    • 12 tablespoons pizza sauce
    • oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Cut pizza dough into 6 equal pieces.
    • Press each dough piece out into a circle as you would for a pizza. On ½ of the dough layer ricotta, mozzarella, sauce, and pepperoni.
    • Fold dough over top of filling and crimp edges together well. Let sit about 10 minutes prior to deep frying.
    • Melt shortening in a large pot until temperature reaches 375 degrees F
    • Gently place pizza roll in oil. Dough should immediately bubble and float to the top.
    • Cook for 7 minutes, or until well browned on both sides. If desired, place in oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1582mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 528mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 41g
    Keyword Deep Fried Pizza Rolls, Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

      May 30, 2016 at 2:01 am

      Yes, please!

      Reply
    2. Renee

      April 28, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Oh what a treat to have this for dinner! It's a splurge one must have from time to time.

      Reply
    3. Caroline

      April 28, 2016 at 9:45 am

      I can see these being great snack food for a party!

      Reply
    4. Eileen

      April 27, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Deep - Fried- Pizza - Rolls - four words that definitely should always be together.

      Reply
    5. Carlee

      April 27, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Holy cow! That looks sooooo good! I know they would go over big with my family!

      Reply
    6. Monica

      April 27, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Oh my - I want a plate of these now! How can you go wrong with fried pizza?

      Reply
    7. Wendy Hammond

      April 26, 2016 at 6:46 am

      LOVE the idea behind these. Ooey gooey deliciousness.

      Reply
    8. Maria

      April 25, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      I visited Napoli a few years ago and fried pizza is such a big thing over there... brought back some memories. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    9. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      April 25, 2016 at 5:39 am

      I'm always up for pizza. Great idea!

      Reply
    10. Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures

      April 24, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Oh wow! Yum! I am gong to have you make these for me if I ever find myself in Albany!!

      Reply
    11. Liz

      April 24, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      These could become a family favorite at my housue, too! Another magnificent way to enjoy the flavors of pizza 🙂

      Reply
    12. Rachel

      April 24, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Deep-fried anything is amazing. Never had a pizza roll deep-fried before, but now I want one!

      Reply
    13. Hezzi-D

      April 24, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      We love pepeproni rolls and a deep fried one sounds amazing!

      Reply
    14. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

      April 24, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      These look so good! And easy too. It's so fun to be able to make those foods that bring back memories!

      Reply
    15. Deanna Samaan

      April 24, 2016 at 10:27 am

      I had pizza rolls but I have never deep fried them before!! YUM

      Reply
    16. Kristen Chidsey

      April 24, 2016 at 10:06 am

      Wow!! I can see why these are your favorite! Totally craving this now!

      Reply
    17. Tracy Guida

      April 24, 2016 at 6:47 am

      A girl after my own heart! These are truly making my mouth water and are something my kids would love.

      Reply

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