Description
Delightfully crunchy poppers filled with gooey mozzarella and wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for appetizers at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 thick-cut bacon strips
- 8 low-moisture mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 8 wooden toothpicks
- Sriracha-ranch dip for serving
Instructions
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with one bacon strip and secure it with a toothpick.
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Dip each wrapped stick in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil to exactly 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- Fry the poppers for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove and drain the poppers on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with maple syrup while still warm.
- Serve immediately with Sriracha-ranch dip.
Notes
Monitor frying temperatures closely to achieve the best crispiness. Consider light seasoning of flour for extra flavor.
