Description
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these Potato Cheese Sticks are your new go-to snack. Each bite delivers melty cheese wrapped in seasoned mashed potatoes and coated in a golden breadcrumb crust. It’s the kind of finger food that gets devoured as quickly as it’s served. Perfect for quick breakfast, party appetizers, easy dinner ideas, or healthy snacks the whole family will love.
Ingredients
3 medium Russet potatoes
200 grams mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
2. Add flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley. Mix into a moldable dough.
3. Cut the mozzarella into 12 sticks about 2.5 to 3 inches long.
4. Take a golf-ball-sized amount of potato mix, flatten, place cheese stick in the center, and wrap. Form into a cylinder.
5. Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Dip each stick in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Double dip for more crunch.
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them hold shape.
7. Heat oil to 350°F and fry sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Make sure the mashed potato mix is thick enough to shape easily.
Use block mozzarella for better structure and melty pull.
Double coating in breadcrumbs gives extra crunch and protects from cheese leaking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: potato cheese sticks, crispy snacks, appetizer, cheese snack, party food