Crispy Homemade Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe
Crispy Homemade Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe brings comfort food to your kitchen. This golden, crunchy snack combines creamy potatoes with melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Potato masher or ricer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and mash until completely smooth.
- Mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheese while warm.
- Add one egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes until firm.
- Shape mixture into finger-sized sticks carefully.
- Beat remaining egg in shallow bowl.
- Dip each stick in beaten egg first.
- Roll sticks in panko breadcrumbs evenly.
- Heat oil to 350°F in deep fryer.
- Fry sticks for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towels.
Notes
- Use day-old mashed potatoes for better texture and easier shaping.
- Chill mixture thoroughly before shaping to prevent breaking apart.
- Double-coat with breadcrumbs for extra crispy exterior coating.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfect golden results.
- Don't overcrowd fryer; cook in small batches only.