Homemade pizza egg rolls only require 3 ingredients and cook in about 5 minutes in order to quickly give you the most perfect game day appetizer that the whole family will love. All of the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store, even the egg roll wrappers, making this recipe simple to make while only requiring one stop to the food store.
This homemade pizza rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer for Football Sunday game day or a family movie night. This fun dinner recipe is also a great side dish or main dish for a fun weekend or weeknight dinner.
This was inspired by my cheesy pizza bites recipe on this site, and pairs well with this pull apart cheesy garlic bread recipe.
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Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need to find egg roll wrappers in order to wrap the cheese and sauce into. Fresh mozzarella is shredded to fill the egg roll wrappers. Pizza sauce or marinara is then used for the sauce filling and also as a sauce dipper on the side.
- egg roll wrappers
- mozzarella cheese
- pizza sauce
- oil for frying
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Shred mozzarella cheese. Heat oil on the stove on medium high heat.
- Step 2: Place egg roll wrapper on a flat surface so it looks like a diamond with one of the corners closest to you. Place 2 tablespoon of shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce across the top half of the egg roll below the corner farthest away from you. Fold the far corner over the sauce and cheese. Fold the two side corners over the far corner and the fillings. Wet the sides of the egg roll closest to you with water by using your finger. Roll the egg roll towards you until closed and seal the edges.
- Step 3: Place egg rolls in the oil. Fry about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Step 4: Pour marinara sauce into a small bowl. Serve pizza rolls immediately with marinara sauce or save for later.
Hint: remove the pizza rolls from the oil when they start to become golden brown but before they are a darker golden brown. The egg roll wrappers will continue cooking slightly once removed from the oil so it is important to not leave them in the oil for too long.
Substitutions
- Dairy Free - use vegan cheese instead of fresh mozzarella to make this recipe dairy free
- Oil Free - air fry the pizza rolls to make air fryer pizza egg rolls instead of frying to make this recipe oil free
Variations
- Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - add cheesesteak meat instead of sauce for a cheesesteak egg roll version of this recipe
- Meat Lovers - add sausage, pepperoni and bacon for a meat lovers version
- Pepperoni - add pepperoni slice for a pepperoni pizza egg rolls recipe
- Cheeseburger Egg Rolls - add cheeseburger meat and your favorite toppings for a cheeseburger egg roll version
See this cheesesteak egg rolls version of this recipe on my website!
Equipment
To make this recipe, you will need a cheese grater to grate the fresh mozzarella. A large sauté pan or deep fryer can be used to fry the egg rolls. Tongs are also necessary to remove the egg rolls from the hot oil safely.
How to Store Pizza Egg Rolls
Store leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in the oven or the air fryer prior to serving.
These ingredients do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months.
Top Tip
When placing the egg rolls into the hot oil, place the egg roll away from you so the hot oil does not splash towards you. You can also use tongs to place the egg rolls safely into the oil.
FAQ
Yes, vegan mozzarella-style cheese can be used as a substitute, though melting properties may vary slightly depending on the brand.
Frying yields a crunchier, richer texture, but baking on a baking sheet offers a lighter alternative with less oil, still maintaining a satisfying crispness if done properly. Air frying is also an option if you want to avoid frying but still get a crispy egg roll wrapper texture.
You can assemble the egg rolls ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until ready to fry. For best texture, fry them fresh just before serving.
Yes, you can freeze prepared but uncooked egg rolls. Freeze them on a tray first, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook frozen pizza rolls directly from frozen by extending frying or baking time.
Oils like canola oil, avocado oil or peanut oil are best due to their high smoke points. Vegetable oil or olive oil are also options but should be fried at a lower temperature since these oils have a lower smoke point.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with pizza egg rolls:
📖 Recipe
Homemade Crispy Pizza Egg Rolls Recipe with Marinara
Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan or deep fryer
- 1 tongs
- 1 Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Shred mozzarella cheese. Heat oil on the stove on medium high heat.
- Place egg roll wrapper on a flat surface so it looks like a diamond with one of the corners closest to you. Place 2 tablespoon of shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce across the top half of the egg roll below the corner farthest away from you. Fold the far corner over the sauce and cheese. Fold the two side corners over the far corner and the fillings. Wet the sides of the egg roll closest to you with water by using your finger. Roll the egg roll towards you until closed and seal the edges.
- Place egg rolls in the oil. Fry about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Pour marinara sauce into a small bowl. Serve pizza rolls immediately with marinara sauce or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days in an airtight container.
- these ingredients do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months.
- reheat leftovers in the air fryer or in the oven.
- this recipe can also be baked or air fried.
- use a neutral oil with a high smoke point (avocado, peanut or canola oil) for frying.
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If you have any questions about how to make these pizza egg rolls or need other appetizer suggestions, leave a comment below!
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