Ingredients:

  • 1 lb store-bought refrigerated pizza dough
  • 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella string cheese
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups neutral oil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle and cut into 2-inch squares.
  2. Place a 1-inch piece of mozzarella string cheese in the center of each square, fold the corners inward, and pinch the seams tightly to form a ball.
  3. Brush each puff lightly with melted butter and garlic powder, then roll them in grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Heat neutral oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer.
  5. Fry 5–6 puffs at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the exterior is a deep mahogany-brown.
  6. Transfer puffs to a wire cooling rack and immediately brush with the remaining melted butter, parsley, and salt.