Description
Deliciously crispy Kartoffel Käse Sticks (Potato Cheese Sticks) made with tender russet potatoes stuffed with melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese, coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, and deep-fried to golden perfection. This comforting appetizer or snack is perfect for sharing and pairs wonderfully with fresh parsley and your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Sticks
- 2 large russet potatoes
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
Filling
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Other
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak potatoes: Cut the russet potatoes into sticks and soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. After soaking, drain the water and pat the potato sticks dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Prepare cheese filling: Cut the shredded cheese into small pieces suitable to be inserted inside the potato sticks, ensuring each piece will melt nicely inside while frying.
- Set up coating stations: Prepare three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour mixed with salt and ground black pepper, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy outer layer.
- Coat the sticks: Carefully insert the cheese pieces into the center of each potato stick. Then, evenly coat each stuffed stick first in the flour mixture, dip into the beaten eggs, and finally roll in the breadcrumbs to completely cover the surface.
- Heat oil and fry: Pour enough oil into a deep skillet or frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the coated potato sticks in batches, cooking for about 4 to 5 minutes per batch or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn sticks as necessary to ensure even frying. Remove and drain excess oil by placing them on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve the Kartoffel Käse Sticks hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces such as sour cream, ketchup, or a spicy mayo.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes removes excess starch and helps achieve a crispier texture when fried.
- Using panko breadcrumbs provides a lighter, crunchier coating than regular breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute mozzarella or cheddar cheese based on preference or use a mix of both for flavor variety.
- Be sure to dry the potatoes completely before coating to prevent the flour mixture from becoming soggy.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and result in less crispy sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: Kartoffel Käse Sticks, Potato Cheese Sticks, German appetizer, fried potato sticks, cheese snacks, crispy potato sticks
