Description
Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, these potato cheese sticks are a snack or appetizer made with mashed potatoes, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, deep-fried to perfection for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 4 cups mashed after cooking)
- ½ cup glutinous rice flour (≈ 70 g)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (≈ 40 g)
- ¾ cup shredded cheese (≈ 90 g; 50% Parmesan, 50% mozzarella)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Oil for deep-frying (vegetable, canola, peanut, or sunflower oil)
- Chili pepper powder (optional, for sprinkling)
- Ketchup (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks.
- Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and optionally add salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes, then mash until smooth and lump-free. Measure out about 4 cups (850 g).
- While the mash is warm, add glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix and knead into a smooth dough.
- Line a rectangular pan with plastic wrap. Press dough evenly into the pan, cover, and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Turn the dough out onto a board, peel off the plastic, and cut into 8 sticks (~1×1×6 inches). Optionally score surface for texture.
- Heat oil to 320°F (160°C). Fry the sticks for 5 minutes until slightly golden. Drain on a rack.
- Increase oil temp to 350°F (175°C). Fry sticks again for 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a rack or paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and optional chili powder, or serve with ketchup. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like russets for best texture.
- Double frying gives the optimal crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- For extra crunch, roll in panko breadcrumbs before frying.
- Serve with dips like garlic aioli, spicy mayo, or yogurt herb sauce.
- Can be made gluten-free — ensure all ingredients are certified GF.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
