Crispy Fried Cheese Rolls
Crispy Fried Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cheese Rolls
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part-skim, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
- 12 wonton wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the egg wash by whisking the egg and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Place a mozzarella cheese stick near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Fold the bottom corner of the wonton wrapper over the cheese stick. Fold in the left and right corners towards the center, creating an envelope shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Brush a small amount of the egg wash onto the top corner of the wrapper. Tightly roll the wrapper upwards from the bottom, sealing the cheese inside. Ensure the edges are well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during frying. Repeat with remaining cheese sticks and wrappers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully place 3-4 cheese rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried cheese rolls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Repeat the frying process with the remaining cheese rolls. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Fried Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cheese Rolls
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part-skim, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
- 12 wonton wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the egg wash by whisking the egg and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Place a mozzarella cheese stick near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Fold the bottom corner of the wonton wrapper over the cheese stick. Fold in the left and right corners towards the center, creating an envelope shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Brush a small amount of the egg wash onto the top corner of the wrapper. Tightly roll the wrapper upwards from the bottom, sealing the cheese inside. Ensure the edges are well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during frying. Repeat with remaining cheese sticks and wrappers.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully place 3-4 cheese rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried cheese rolls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Repeat the frying process with the remaining cheese rolls. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min