Rice Paper Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Crispy rice paper wraps filled with mozzarella, vegetables, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Rice Paper & Main Fillings

01 - 12 rice paper sheets
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese alternative
03 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
04 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
05 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper any color
06 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying

# How to Make:

01 - Prepare all filling ingredients and set up a work station with a large shallow bowl of warm water.
02 - Dip one rice paper sheet into the warm water for about 5–10 seconds until just pliable. Lay it flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
03 - Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of the rice paper.
04 - Top with a small amount of mozzarella, olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion. Sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
05 - Fold in the sides of the rice paper, then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling similar to rolling a burrito or spring roll.
06 - Repeat with remaining rice paper sheets and fillings.
07 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place rolls seam-side down in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Work in batches if necessary.
08 - Remove and let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The rice paper gets impossibly crispy while staying somehow tender in all the right places
  • You can literally use whatever pizza toppings are languishing in your fridge right now
02 -
  • Don't overfill these rolls or they'll burst during frying, and you'll have cheese everywhere
  • The rice paper continues to soften as you work, so move quickly once it's hydrated
03 -
  • Work with just one or two rice paper sheets at a time since they get tricky to handle if they sit too long after soaking
  • Make sure your skillet is properly hot before adding the rolls, or they'll absorb too much oil and get soggy instead of crispy

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