Homemade Pizza Rolls: Because Snacks Are Life
Let’s be honest—those frozen pizza rolls from your childhood? Elite, but also dangerously hot. One bite and boom—your tongue is gone. 😵💫 But what if you could make them at home, 10x crispier, cheesier, and minus the mouth-melting lava filling?
These homemade pizza rolls are a total game-changer: pan-fried to golden perfection, stuffed with melty cheese, and packed with whatever toppings your heart desires. Plus, no weird mystery meat. You control the ingredients, the crunch, and the flavor. Win-win.
Why These Pizza Rolls Hit Different
🔥 Pan-Fried Perfection – Forget the oven or air fryer—pan-frying gives you the crispiest, most golden-brown rolls without drying them out.
🧀 Super Customizable – Want extra cheese? Do it. Feeling fancy? Add fresh basil or hot honey drizzle.
⏳ Fast & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes, which is probably faster than waiting for delivery.
Wait, Who Invented Pizza Rolls?
Before we roll (pun intended), here’s a fun fact: Pizza Rolls were invented by Jeno Paulucci, a food entrepreneur who also created frozen Chinese food. Because obviously, pizza and egg rolls were just meant to be. 🤝
Now, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Egg roll wrappers (for that crispy crunch)
- Pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Shredded mozzarella (the more, the better)
- Pepperoni or your fave toppings
- Frying Oil
- Italian seasoning & garlic powder (for extra flavor)
How to Make ‘Em
1. Fill ‘Em Up
Lay out an egg roll wrapper and add a little sauce, cheese, and toppings. Pro tip: Don’t overfill unless you want a pizza explosion in your oven.
2. Roll ‘Em Tight
Fold in the sides, then roll it up burrito-style. Brush the edges with water to seal them. No one wants a cheese escape.
3. Panfry to Perfection
Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering, add the pizza rolls seam-side down (so they don’t unravel). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and screaming EAT ME.
4. Dunk & Devour
Let them cool (unless you enjoy burning your taste buds off), then dip them in extra pizza sauce, ranch, or garlic butter. Chef’s kiss. 👩🍳💋
Pro Tips for the Best Pizza Rolls
🔥 Panfry > Oven – If you want that next-level crunch, the panfrying is where it’s at.
🧀 Mix Up the Fillings – Try buffalo chicken, BBQ bacon, or even mac & cheese inside.
🌱 Make ‘Em Vegan – Swap the cheese for dairy-free mozzarella and load up on veggies.
Final Thoughts
Homemade pizza rolls are THE snack you didn’t know you needed. They’re crispy, cheesy, dippable, and way better than anything frozen. Make a double batch because these disappear FAST.
Tag me on Instagram if you make them—I need to see that cheese pull! 🧀✨
Homemade Pizza Rolls (SUPER EASY!)
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- ¾ cup low-moisture mozzarella shredded
- ½ cup finely chopped pepperoni
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 8 egg roll wrappers cut into quarters
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, pizza sauce, and diced pepperoni (or any toppings of your choice). Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Assemble the Pizza Rolls: Lay out the quartered egg roll wrappers on a clean surface. Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper. Lightly moisten the edges with water using your fingertip or a pastry brush. Fold the wrapper over the filling and firmly press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Pan-Fry to Perfection: Heat a generous layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring it’s at least ⅛ inch deep. Once the oil reaches about 300°F, carefully place a few pizza rolls in the pan. Fry for about 1 minute per side, flipping once, until they’re golden brown and crispy. As soon as they puff up, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Time to Dig In! Let the pizza rolls rest for a minute or two before serving (because molten cheese burns are real). Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Would love if you included to quarter the egg roll wrappers like you do in the Instagram video.
Hi Quinn! If you look in the ingredient list, I say to quarter the egg roll wrappers.