Baked or Fried Pizza Balls
Get ready for a cheesy, pepperoni-filled treat! These Baked or Fried Pizza Balls are perfect for any gathering.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices cut into smaller pieces
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed or shredded
- Oil for frying (vegetable or neutral oil)
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated, optional
- Pizza sauce optional, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough until it's about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the rolled-out dough into squares, approximately 3 inches in size.
- Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese and a few pieces of pepperoni in the center of each dough square. Optionally add Parmesan cheese.
- Bring the edges of the dough square together over the filling and pinch to seal. Roll gently to smooth it out.
- For frying, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the pizza balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. For baking, place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oil or oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp Knife
- Frying pan or baking sheet
- Tongs
Notes
- Seal the dough tightly around the fillings to prevent leaks.
- Monitor the oil temperature for even cooking when frying.
- Brush baked pizza balls with olive oil for extra crispiness.