Jalapeño Cheese Sticks
Crispy jalapeño cheese sticks with a golden breadcrumb coating and a gooey mozzarella center infused with fresh jalapeño heat. Perfect as a spicy appetizer or party snack that delivers crunch and melt in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks, about 20 grams each
- 2 medium fresh jalapeños, finely diced and seeds removed
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 liter vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat to 175 C.
- In a small bowl, mix the finely diced jalapeños with a pinch of the salt and black pepper.
- Set up three bowls, one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining salt and black pepper.
- Press a small amount of diced jalapeño onto each mozzarella stick.
- Roll each stick in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more for a thicker crust.
- Place the coated sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Fry the frozen sticks in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and melty inside.
Notes
- Freezing before frying helps prevent the cheese from leaking.
- Maintain steady oil temperature for even browning.
- Double coating ensures a thicker, crispier crust.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/jalapeno-cheese-sticks/