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Air Fryer Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cubed russet potatoes, diced bacon, diced green onions, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Mash the mixture with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small potato chunks for texture.

Step 2: Stuff and Shape the Potato Sticks

  • Cut the block of cheddar cheese into ¼-inch thick strips.
  • Take a spoonful of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a strip of cheddar cheese in the center and wrap the potato mixture around it, forming a ball or stick. Make sure the cheese is fully covered.
  • Repeat until all the potato mixture is used.

Step 3: Set Up the Coating Stations

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  • Prepare three bowls:
    • Bowl 1: Flour.
    • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.
    • Bowl 3: A mixture of cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Roll each potato stick in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and coat it in the panko breadcrumb mixture.

Step 4: Air Fry the Potato Cheese Sticks

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the coated potato sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Spray them lightly with cooking spray for added crispiness.
  • Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

  • Let the potato cheese sticks cool for a few minutes before serving, as they will be very hot inside. Enjoy them as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce!

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