🧀 Crispy Mozzarella Cheese Rolls Recipe
🍽️ Yields: 8–10 rolls
⏱️ Total Time: 30–40 minutes
🌟 Perfect for: Snacks, appetizers, party food
📦 Ingredients:
For the Rolls:
- 8–10 egg roll wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- 8 mozzarella sticks (or ~1 cup mozzarella cut into sticks)
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Optional: Pepperoni slices, fresh basil, or sautéed spinach for filling
For Breading (if using fresh dough or want extra crisp):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs or panko
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil or canola oil (for deep frying or shallow pan frying)
For Serving:
- Marinara sauce or spicy tomato dipping sauce
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Filling
- Unwrap mozzarella sticks or cut a block of mozzarella into thick batons (~3″ long, ½” wide).
- Pat dry to remove moisture.
2. Wrap the Cheese
- Place a mozzarella stick diagonally on an egg roll wrapper.
- Optional: Add a slice of pepperoni or a basil leaf for extra flavor.
- Fold in sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal the roll.
- Repeat with remaining cheese sticks.
🧊 Pro tip: Chill the wrapped rolls in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before frying. This helps prevent the cheese from leaking out too early.
3. Bread Them (Optional for Extra Crunch)
- Dredge each roll in flour → dip in beaten egg → coat in breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and oregano.
- This gives a crunchier exterior similar to deep-fried mozzarella sticks.
4. Fry the Rolls
- Heat about 1–2 inches of oil in a pan to 350–375°F (175–190°C).
- Carefully place rolls in the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
✅ You can also air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with warm marinara sauce or garlic aioli for dipping.
🔄 Variations:
- Spicy: Add a slice of jalapeño or chili flakes inside the roll.
- Herby: Mix Italian herbs into the breadcrumbs.
- Buffalo-style: Toss the fried rolls in buffalo sauce and serve with ranch.
