Pizza Sticks

By Becky Hardin

Updated Sep 15, 2025

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Pizza Sticks are a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults, because who doesn’t love pizza on a stick, don’t you think? I made mine with pepperoni, but you can use any flavor combination you like. These are as much fun to make as they are to eat—perfect for snacks or party appetizers.

Easy Pizza Sticks Recipe

I think these pizza sticks are pure genius. Talk about an easy appetizer! You know, around here, I have a thing for simple recipes that taste amazing and come together in a flash. This recipe for pepperoni pizza on a stick is fun, easy, customizable, and loved by all. These are one of my favorite kid-friendly Super Bowl appetizers.

I suggest you par-cook ingredients like sausage, hamburger, or raw veggies before adding them to the pizza sticks if you’ll be using them. And it may be a good idea to remove the skewers before serving the sticks to the kids.

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Pizza Sticks Recipe

4.55 from 20 votes

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 12 minutes mins

Total: 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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Pizza Sticks are such a fun way to eat pizza! Pepperoni Pizza on a Stick is the perfect appetizer for game day, kid's parties, or even just for a tasty snack.

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Equipment

• Bamboo skewers
• Baking Sheet

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust (1 tube) I used Pillsbury, homemade works too.
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
• ▢ ¾ tsp garlic salt
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• ▢ 5 oz. mini pepperoni slices (1 package) I used Hormel
• ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 cup pizza sauce store bought or homemade

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Instructions 

• Soak 10 bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes or use metal skewers.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
• Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured countertop. Mix the melted butter, garlic salt, and basil together. Brush the dough lightly with garlic basil butter.
  13.8 oz. refrigerated pizza crust, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¾ tsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• Cut the dough, lengthwise, into 1-inch wide strips.
• Thread 5-7 mini pepperoni slices on each skewer. Be sure to leave enough space between each slice for the pizza dough.
  5 oz. mini pepperoni slices
• Starting at one end of a dough strip, pierce the dough with the pointed end of the skewer. Spiral-wrap the dough strip around the pepperoni on the skewer, allowing the meat to peak through. Wrap the end of the dough strip around the bottom of the skewer to fasten. Press the dough together on each end to be sure it sticks on the skewer.
• Place skewers on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more of the garlic basil butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pizza dough is light golden brown.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Allow the cheese to melt (place back in the hot oven, if necessary) and serve with pizza sauce.
  1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup pizza sauce

Serving: 2-3 sticksCalories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 23gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 2280mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Pizza Sticks Step by Step

Prep: Get the bamboo skewers ready by soaking them in warm water for at least 30 minutes so they don’t burn, or use metal skewers. Preheat your oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray the foil with cooking spray so the dough doesn’t stick.

Prepare the dough: Unroll the 13.8 oz tube of refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean and lightly floured countertop. Combine ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter with ¾ tsp of garlic salt and 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil. Brush the butter mixture lightly onto the dough.

Cut the dough, lengthwise, into 1″ wide strips.

Thread the pepperoni: Thread 5-7 mini pepperoni slices on each skewer, leaving enough space between each slice for the pizza dough.

Wrap the dough: Pierce the end of the dough strip with the pointed end of the skewer. Wrap the dough strip around the pepperoni on the skewer, allowing the meat to show through. Wrap the end of the dough strip around the bottom of the skewer to fasten. Pinch the dough ends together on each end so that it stays on the skewer.

Bake and serve: Place the pizza skewers on the baking sheet and brush with more of the garlic basil butter mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pizza dough turns a light golden brown.

Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the cheese to melt (place back in the hot oven, if necessary) and serve with 1 cup of pizza sauce.

Variations on Pizza Sticks

I chose to make our pizza sticks with pepperoni and basil, but you could layer on whatever toppings you love best.

• Meat: Use Italian sausage, hamburger chunks, par-cooked bacon pieces, ham, Canadian bacon, or chicken chunks.
• Veggies:Try Sweet peppers, onion, tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, zucchini slices, or cooked potato chunks.
• Cheese: Top with cheddar, gruyere, Swiss, smoked gouda, Mexican Blend, Italian Blend, or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Others: Pineapple, black or green olives are always favorites!

How to Store

Store leftover pizza sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes, or until warmed through.

Freeze pizza sticks in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the total time.

Serving Suggestions

I love to dip my pizza sticks in marinara—the more the better! I find they’re also great dipped into a creamy ranch dressing or a spicy Buffalo sauce.

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