Pizza Rolls – Totino’s Copycat
These pizza rolls were a huge part of my childhood — my mom always had a stash ready for school lunches or as an after-school snack. Think of them as a homemade Totino’s copycat, but way better. They’re piping hot, cheesy, and ooze like lava the second you take a bite.
Servings to 6
Ingredients
FILLING
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
FOR ASSEMBLY
- 25 wonton wrappers
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella, pizza sauce, chopped turkey pepperoni, red pepper flakes, oregano, parmesan, basil, and parsley until everything is well combined. Set aside.
- Stuff and assemble: Have a small bowl of water ready for sealing. Lay out the wonton wrappers in a diamond shape so the corners point up, down, left, and right.
- Spoon a small dollop of filling (about 1/2 tablespoon) into the center of each wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and run it along all the edges of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner up over the filling to form a triangle.
- Fold in the left and right corners toward the center.
- Then fold the top corner down and press to seal everything shut like an envelope. Make sure all the edges are tightly sealed so no filling leaks out.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Once hot, carefully add the rolls in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with extra pizza sauce or ranch for dipping!
Notes
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can assemble the rolls, cover them tightly in a ziploc bag, and refrigerate them for up to a day before baking. You can also freeze them! Q: Can I freeze pizza rolls?
A: Absolutely. Once rolled up, freeze them in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Then just fry as usual straight from the freezer or bake in an air fryer or oven. Q: How do I make these vegetarian?
A: Skip the pepperoni or any meat and load them up with your favorite veggies instead! Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, or spinach all work great. Q: How do I keep the rolls from unrolling while baking?
A: Seal the edges well by pinching or brushing a little water along the seam before rolling. Freezing also helps them seal up better. If you choose to air fry or bake, cooking them seam-side down also helps lock everything in. Q: Can I air fry pizza rolls instead of baking?
A: Yes! They get super crispy in the air fryer. Cook them at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. Just make sure to spray well with oil before air frying. Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Pop them back in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes so they crisp up again. The microwave works in a pinch, but they won’t be as crunchy.
A: Yes! You can assemble the rolls, cover them tightly in a ziploc bag, and refrigerate them for up to a day before baking. You can also freeze them! Q: Can I freeze pizza rolls?
A: Absolutely. Once rolled up, freeze them in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Then just fry as usual straight from the freezer or bake in an air fryer or oven. Q: How do I make these vegetarian?
A: Skip the pepperoni or any meat and load them up with your favorite veggies instead! Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, or spinach all work great. Q: How do I keep the rolls from unrolling while baking?
A: Seal the edges well by pinching or brushing a little water along the seam before rolling. Freezing also helps them seal up better. If you choose to air fry or bake, cooking them seam-side down also helps lock everything in. Q: Can I air fry pizza rolls instead of baking?
A: Yes! They get super crispy in the air fryer. Cook them at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. Just make sure to spray well with oil before air frying. Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Pop them back in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes so they crisp up again. The microwave works in a pinch, but they won’t be as crunchy.
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