Cheddar Cheese Sticks

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the cheddar cheese into long, rectangular sticks.
  2. 2Cut the cheddar cheese into long, rectangular sticks.
  3. 3Cut the cheddar cheese into long, rectangular sticks.
  4. 4Combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika on a plate and mix.
  5. 5Combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika on a plate and mix.
  6. 6Combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika on a plate and mix.
  7. 7Crack 1 egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and beat it.
  8. 8Crack 1 egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and beat it.
  9. 9Crack 1 egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and beat it.
  10. 10Pour 1 and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs into another bowl.
  11. 11Pour 1 and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs into another bowl.
  12. 12Pour 1 and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs into another bowl.
  13. 13Transfer the beaten egg to a plate for easier dredging.
  14. 14Transfer the beaten egg to a plate for easier dredging.
  15. 15Transfer the beaten egg to a plate for easier dredging.
  16. 16Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumbs, dip in egg again, and finally dredge in bread crumbs one last time.
  17. 17Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumbs, dip in egg again, and finally dredge in bread crumbs one last time.
  18. 18Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumbs, dip in egg again, and finally dredge in bread crumbs one last time.
  19. 19Place the breaded cheese sticks in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
  20. 20Place the breaded cheese sticks in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
  21. 21Place the breaded cheese sticks in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
  22. 22Heat 2-inch deep cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  23. 23Heat 2-inch deep cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  24. 24Heat 2-inch deep cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  25. 25Fry the cheese sticks until lightly brown, turning occasionally.
  26. 26Fry the cheese sticks until lightly brown, turning occasionally.
  27. 27Fry the cheese sticks until lightly brown, turning occasionally.
  28. 28Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  29. 29Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  30. 30Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Ingredients

  • 300 grams cheddar cheese
  • 300 grams cheddar cheese
  • 300 grams cheddar cheese
  • 0.33 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 inch deep cooking oil
  • 2 inch deep cooking oil
  • 2 inch deep cooking oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlsplateforktongspanpaper towel

Tips

  • You can make the cheese sticks a little bit smaller if preferred.