Description
Crispy Turkey Bacon Mozzarella Poppers are the ultimate finger food that combines crunchy textures with gooey, melted cheese. These delightful appetizers transform traditional mozzarella sticks by wrapping them in savory turkey bacon and drizzling them with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings, these poppers will have everyone reaching for more. With their irresistible flavor and satisfying crunch, they are sure to be a hit at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick-cut turkey 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)
- Sriracha-ranch dip (for serving)
Instructions
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a turkey bacon strip and secure it with a wooden toothpick.
- Set up your breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Coat each wrapped cheese stick in flour, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the poppers in small batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack before serving with warm maple syrup and Sriracha-ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg