Crispy Long Cheese Fries
Crispy Long Cheese Fries
Ingredients
- 1 block mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups oil, for deep frying
For the Flour Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Breadcrumb Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- 1
Cut the block of mozzarella cheese into long, fry-shaped sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare three separate bowls for the breading station. In the first bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In the second bowl, beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons of water to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Mix thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take each mozzarella stick and first coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Next, dip the floured cheese stick into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Immediately transfer the egg-coated stick to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs firmly onto all sides.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
For an extra crispy coating, dip the breaded cheese stick back into the egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Then, return it to the breadcrumb mixture for a second coating, pressing the crumbs firmly once more. Repeat this double-breading process for all cheese sticks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm. This prevents the cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
⏱️ 60 min
- 11
In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil for deep frying to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175
- 12
Carefully place a few frozen cheese fries into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcook, or the cheese may melt out.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 175
- 13
Remove the cheese fries with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Long Cheese Fries
- 1 block mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups oil, for deep frying
For the Flour Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Breadcrumb Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- 1
Cut the block of mozzarella cheese into long, fry-shaped sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare three separate bowls for the breading station. In the first bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In the second bowl, beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons of water to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Mix thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take each mozzarella stick and first coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Next, dip the floured cheese stick into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Immediately transfer the egg-coated stick to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs firmly onto all sides.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
For an extra crispy coating, dip the breaded cheese stick back into the egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Then, return it to the breadcrumb mixture for a second coating, pressing the crumbs firmly once more. Repeat this double-breading process for all cheese sticks.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm. This prevents the cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
⏱️ 60 min - 11
In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil for deep frying to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175 - 12
Carefully place a few frozen cheese fries into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcook, or the cheese may melt out.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 175 - 13
Remove the cheese fries with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min