Cheese Pepper Cigar Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 sheets egg roll wrappers
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium bell pepper
• ½ cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the 8 oz mozzarella into 12 sticks, each about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Slice the 1 bell pepper into thin strips, about 3 inches long.

2. 2

   Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place one cheese stick and a few pepper strips diagonally across the wrapper, near the bottom corner.

3. 3

   Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly upward. Moisten the top corner with water and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

4. 4

   Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 350°F. Test with a small piece of wrapper—it should sizzle immediately.

5. 5

   Fry the rolls in batches of 3-4, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan; keep oil temperature steady.

6. 6

   Drain the fried rolls on paper towels and sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp salt while hot. Serve warm with the 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

• deep skillet
• tongs
• paper towels
• small bowl for water

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