Cornmeal-Crusted Venezuelan Fried Cheese Sticks

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Golden fried cheese sticks with a crunchy cornmeal crust, inspired by Venezuelan street snacks. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns white queso fresco, fine cornmeal, all-purpose flour into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 8 oz white queso fresco into 3-inch thick sticks, about 1/2 inch wide.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup fine cornmeal with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1/4 cup whole milk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a third bowl.
  5. Step 5: Coat each cheese stick first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally roll in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
  6. Step 6: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (use a thermometer for accuracy).
  7. Step 7: Fry the cheese sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes per batch until the crust is golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
  8. Step 8: Remove the sticks with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving warm.

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