Fried Pizza Poppers

With these Fried Pizza Poppers, you can enjoy a tasty change from regular pizza. Pizza lovers will love these because they are crispy on the outside and cheesy and savory on the inside. They make a great appetizer or snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast

Let it sit for 5 minutes until it foams

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt

Add the yeast mixture and knead into a smooth dough

Let it rest for 30 minutes

Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into small circles or squares

Place a small spoonful of marinara sauce on each dough piece and top with cheese, pepperoni, bell pepper, red onion, and olives

Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges by pressing with a fork

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C

Carefully fry the pizza poppers until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels

Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping