Deep-fried pizza buns

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• Half a medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 340 g raw sweet Italian sausage without casing
• A 60g piece of pepperoni, cut into 0.5cm cubes.
• 1 tbsp. pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 170 gr. grated mozzarella (about 1.5 tbsp.)
• 36 sheets of wonton dough
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Rapeseed oil (canola), for frying
• Special equipment: deep fat thermometer

Preparation:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the pieces with the back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pepperoni, pizza sauce, oregano, granulated garlic, and red pepper flakes. Transfer to a large bowl and let the meat mixture cool slightly. Stir in the mozzarella and season with salt, if needed.
2. Place 1 sheet of wonton dough on a flat work surface. Place a small heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the top half of the dough, then place a small heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the bottom half, making sure the heaps are evenly spaced from the edges of the wonton and opposite each other. Brush the dough around the filling and along the edges with the egg wash. Fold the edges of the dough over both fillings, like folding a letter, being careful not to press down on the filling. Turn the wonton over so the seam is facing down, then gently press between the fillings and along the edges with your fingers. Using a sharp knife, cut the wonton in half between the fillings. Use your fingers to tightly seal both ends of the pizza rolls. Place them on a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
3. Half fill a Dutch oven with canola oil and heat to 175°C (350°F) on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry the pizza rolls in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once all the pizza rolls are cooked, transfer them to a large serving platter and serve immediately.
   
   

   Note

   
   Prepared pizza rolls can be frozen once they've cooled completely. To reheat, place frozen rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 450°F (230°C) until heated through, 10-12 minutes.