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Potato Cheese Sticks with an Unbeatable Crispy Breadcrumb Crust

These golden-brown Potato Cheese Sticks feature a perfectly seasoned mashed potato layer surrounding a core of stretchy mozzarella, all encased in a fine, crispy breadcrumb crust flecked with dried parsley for a professional, rustic finish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes 907g, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch 32g, for binding
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 6g
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt 6g
  • 8 oz Low-Moisture Mozzarella 225g, cut into 1/2-inch sticks
  • 2 cups Fine Breadcrumbs 240g
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes 2g
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten for egg wash
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil 946ml, for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Potato Ricer For smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes.
  • 1 Deep Fry Thermometer To maintain oil at exactly 350°F.
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot For even heat distribution during frying.

Method
 

Prepare Potato Dough
  1. Boil potatoes until tender, drain well, and pass through a ricer while hot.
  2. Mix in cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder until a smooth dough forms. Let cool slightly.
Assemble and Coat
  1. Wrap 2 tbsp of potato dough around a mozzarella stick, sealing tightly into a cylinder.
  2. Roll in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs mixed with parsley. Repeat egg and breadcrumb dip for extra crunch.
Fry to Golden Perfection
  1. Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 3-4 minutes until deep golden-brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 12gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Chill the breaded sticks for 15 minutes before frying to ensure the cheese doesn't leak.
Use a wire rack for cooling to maintain the uniform crunch on all sides.
Keyword Fried Potato Snacks,Mozzarella Sticks,Potato Cheese Sticks

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