Life-Changing Crispy Fried Pizzas

• package of pizza dough (we use DeLallo! it is THE best.)↗1
• oil for frying (vegetable or canola is best)
• tomato sauce of choice↗
• fresh mozzarella cheese↗
• fresh basil and/or pesto
• red pepper flakes↗
• Parmesan cheese↗
• any other toppings you like

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough: Make the pizza dough according to package directions. Let the dough rise (for DeLallo pizza dough, the rise time is 45 minutes) .

2. 2

   Shape the dough: Divide the pizza dough into 6 sections. Roll each into a ball and flatten into a pizza shape (mine were about 6-8 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick around the outside) .

3. 3

   Prep the oil: Heat a large cast iron skillet with oil (about 1 inch deep) . Turn the heat to medium/low. Test the oil by dropping a speck of water in it – when it sizzles or bubbles, then the oil is ready.

4. 4

   Fry the pizza dough: Working one at a time, gently place the pizzas into the oil and fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until light golden brown. Flip with tongs and repeat on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel lined pan to cool.

5. 5

   Finish in the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread each pizza with sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you want. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil, pesto, or anything else you want and serve warm. And then enjoy those puffy, crispy, personal-pan-sized bites of pizza crust! YUMMMMM.