Description
Crispy Cheese Sticks & Exotic Wrapped Cheese Delicacies elevate classic appetizers with a Mediterranean twist. Cheese lovers will savor these golden-brown delights, packed with rich flavors and irresistible crunch that promise to delight at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 block cheese (e.g., Eden)
- 2 eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- Egg wrappers (lumpia wrappers)
Instructions
- Slice cheese into uniform, elongated sticks ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a medium bowl, incorporating water to create a smooth, light coating mixture.
- Create a seasoned breadcrumb blend by combining breadcrumbs, finely ground salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
- Develop a three-stage coating process: delicately dust cheese sticks with flour, immerse in egg mixture, then generously roll in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Chill prepared cheese sticks in freezer for precisely 30 minutes to help coating adhere and maintain structural integrity.
- Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan, ensuring consistent temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Carefully lower breaded cheese sticks into hot oil, frying until exterior transforms into a golden, crispy exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Position cheese stick diagonally on egg wrapper, rolling tightly and sealing edges using egg mixture as adhesive.
- Completely encase wrapped cheese stick in additional breadcrumb layer for extra crunch.
- Submerge wrapped cheese delicacies in 375°F oil, frying until exterior achieves a rich, amber-brown color and wrapper becomes delightfully crisp.
- Drain fried cheese sticks on paper towels to remove excess oil, allowing them to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Freeze cheese sticks before breading to prevent cheese from melting during frying and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness and a lighter, airier texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella, cheddar, or gouda to create unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg