Description
These Potato Cheese Sticks are a delightful combination of crispy golden exterior and a gooey, cheesy interior. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a creamy, savory explosion that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 medium-sized, peeled and cut into sticks
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Flour: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, preferably panko for extra crunch
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil: for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the potato sticks in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and let cool.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in a third.
- Coat each potato stick in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a breadcrumb; it should sizzle immediately.
- Fry the potato cheese sticks in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the potato sticks up to the breading stage and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Substitutions: Use cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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