Here’s a recipe for Cheesy Potato Sticks—crispy, golden, cheesy, and perfect as a snack or side. These are kind of like a cross between fries and mozzarella sticks but made with potatoes.
🥔 Cheesy Potato Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled or scrubbed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar + mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for air-frying or baking)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes
- Cut potatoes into thin sticks (like fries).
- Soak in cold water 15–20 minutes to remove starch, then drain and pat dry.
- Season & Coat
- Toss potato sticks with flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle or mix in shredded cheese—some on the sticks, some to melt on top later.
- Cook
- Oven: Preheat 425°F (220°C). Spread sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with oil. Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Air-fry sticks for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Finish
- Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top while hot.
- Garnish with parsley or a dash of extra paprika.
- Serve
- Best enjoyed immediately with ketchup, ranch, or a garlic aioli dip.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Mix in Parmesan with the cheddar.
- Spicy: Add cayenne or smoked paprika to the seasoning.
- Crispier: Parboil sticks 2–3 minutes, drain, then bake or air-fry.
- Loaded style: Top with crispy bacon bits and green onions.
I can also give you a super quick “twice-baked, ultra-cheesy” version that melts the cheese inside the potato sticks for a gooey snack.
Do you want me to do that?
