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Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack

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Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack

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Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack

Name: Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Street Food
Ingredients: 2 cups Lukewarm Water; 3 tablespoons Sugar; 1 tablespoon Dry Yeast; 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 8-10 sticks Mozzarella Sticks or Yellow Cheese (cut into thick sticks); 1-2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 2 medium sized Potatoes (optional, cut into small cubes); 750 ml Oil for Deep Frying

This easy recipe guides you through making delicious fried dough sticks with a gooey mozzarella filling and a crispy panko coating. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this dish features a soft, fluffy yeast dough that's simple to prepare. Optionally, you can add diced potatoes for extra texture before frying until golden brown.

#Fried

#Cheese

#Snack

#Dough

#Easy

#Appetizer

#Panko

#Mozzarella

Golden Crispy Fried Sticks

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 35m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Street Food

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

15g

Protein

40g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Sticks Frying in Hot Oil

Ingredients

Lukewarm Water
2 cups
Sugar
3 tablespoons

Dry Yeast
1 tablespoon
All-Purpose Flour
3.5 cups
Salt
1 teaspoon
Mozzarella Sticks or Yellow Cheese
(cut into thick sticks)
8 sticks
Panko Breadcrumbs
1 cups

Potatoes
(optional, cut into small cubes)
2 medium sized
Oil for Deep Frying
750 ml

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Panko Coated Sticks Ready for Frying

Instructions

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In a bowl, mix water, sugar, and dry yeast. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise for about an hour, until the dough doubles in size.
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In a bowl, mix water, sugar, and dry yeast. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise for about an hour, until the dough doubles in size.
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Ensure water is lukewarm to activate yeast properly. Don't overmix the dough.
2
If using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.
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If using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.
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Small cubes ensure even cooking and better integration into the dough.

3
Take a portion of the risen dough. Flatten it and place a mozzarella stick (and optional potato cubes) in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling, shaping it into a thick stick, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
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Take a portion of the risen dough. Flatten it and place a mozzarella stick (and optional potato cubes) in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling, shaping it into a thick stick, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
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Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking. Seal the edges well to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
4
Roll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.
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Roll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.
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For extra crispiness, you can dip the sticks in egg wash (beaten egg) before rolling in panko.
5
Heat oil for deep frying in a deep pot or fryer to about 175°C (350°F). Carefully place the coated sticks into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Do not overcrowd the pot.
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Heat oil for deep frying in a deep pot or fryer to about 175°C (350°F). Carefully place the coated sticks into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Do not overcrowd the pot.
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Maintain a consistent oil temperature for best results. Use a thermometer if possible.

6
Remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Be careful, the filling will be very hot. Let them cool slightly before eating.

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Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack

Cheesy Fried Dough Sticks Recipe: Easy Mozzarella & Panko Snack

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Lukewarm Water

Sugar

Dry Yeast

All-Purpose Flour

Salt

Mozzarella Sticks or Yellow Cheese(cut into thick sticks)

Panko Breadcrumbs

Potatoes(optional, cut into small cubes)

Oil for Deep Frying

Servings: 4

Instructions

If using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.Preview5mPreviewIf using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.5m

Roll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.Preview5mPreviewRoll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.5m

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Mozzarella Sticks or Yellow Cheese
(cut into thick sticks)

Potatoes
(optional, cut into small cubes)

If using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.
Preview
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If using, cut potatoes into small cubes. You can par-boil them for a softer texture or use them raw if frying.
5m

Roll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.
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5m
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Roll each assembled stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating.
5m