Description
Crispy golden mozzarella stick fries deliver a mouthwatering fusion of classic appetizer and french fry magic. Cheese lovers will devour these irresistible crunchy delights that promise pure comfort and indulgent satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into small pieces (about 1-inch long)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce or ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for crispy potato base.
- Toss potato strips with aromatic seasonings, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Distribute seasoned potato strips evenly across the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer for optimal crispiness.
- Roast potato strips for 30-35 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Simultaneously, prepare mozzarella segments by placing them in the freezer for minimum 20 minutes to maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Establish a three-part coating station: flour for initial dusting, whisked eggs for binding, and seasoned breadcrumbs for final crispy exterior.
- Remove frozen cheese segments and meticulously coat each piece: first dredge in flour, then submerge in egg wash, finally roll in seasoned breadcrumbs for complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to medium temperature, creating ideal frying environment for cheese segments.
- Carefully lower breaded mozzarella pieces into hot oil, frying until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Transfer fried mozzarella onto paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Plate roasted potato strips alongside crispy mozzarella segments, accompanied by marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Chill mozzarella pieces thoroughly in the freezer to prevent melting during frying, ensuring a crispy exterior and gooey interior.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness and better coating adhesion on the mozzarella sticks.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs, maintaining the same crispy texture.
- Control oil temperature between 350-375°F when frying to achieve perfect golden-brown mozzarella sticks without burning or becoming greasy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg