Standard mozzarella sticks are good.
You know what’s even better?
Crunchy cheese sticks that taste just like your favorite takeout Chinese appetizer.
Credit: Hannah Bigot
We can almost guarantee this appetizer will be the first to go at your next dinner party.
After all, what could possibly be better than cheesy fried mozzarella sticks with a crab rangoon-inspired filling?
Nothing, in our opinion.
Here we combined two favorite appetizers into one.
A quick fry on your stovetop and these are ready to serve with your favorite Asian-style dipping sauce.
Our favorite is a sweet chili sauce the compliments the imitation crab and savory cheese filling.
What are Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks?
Can people who are allergic to shellfish eat imitation crab?
Label these appetizers at a party to warn your shellfish-sensitive guests.
When Should You Serve These Appetizers?
Serve Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks at a big get-together or your next dinner party.
Another way we like to serve these is as a decadent after-school snack.
you could even reheat the next day for lunch.
Ingredients
1(8-oz.
)pkg.cream cheese, softened
8oz.mozzarella cheese, shredded (2cups)
1(8-oz.
Transfer to prepared pan.
Spread evenly until smooth and flat.
Lift cream cheese mixture from pan using the parchment paper.
Cut mixture in half.
Cut each half crosswise into 8 sticks (you should have 16 4x1-inch sticks).
Place flour in a shallow dish.
In a second shallow dish beat together eggs and water.
In a third shallow dish place panko.
Dip cream cheese sticks into the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture.
Place breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200F.
In a medium saucepan heat 1 1/2-inches of oil to 375F.
Fry 3 to 4 sticks at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep fried sticks warm on a baking sheet in the oven while frying remaining sticks.
Keep uncooked sticks in the freezer until ready to fry.
Let oil return to temperature between batches.
Serve with Asian sweet chili sauce.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
