# Fries-Encrusted Appetizers The Unconventionally Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Use Packaged Fries By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-sticks References: [thevulgarchef](http://thevulgarchef.com/2014/02/06/hot-fries-cheddar-fries-mozzarella-sticks/) Instead of being covered in bread crumbs or something similar, these mozzarella sticks are breaded with a mixture of Hot Fries and Cheddar Fries from Andy Capp's. This appetizer is ideal for indecisive people who can't choose between mozzarella sticks and [french fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co) (or even between different kinds of "corn and potato snacks"). From food blog The Vulgar Chef, the dish is made by crushing up the crunchy Andy Capp's hot and cheddar fries and used flour, eggs and oil for frying purposes. The mozzarella component consists of [mozzarella cheese strings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddarella-string-cheese). Kyle Marcoux cut the stringed cheese in half before frying the covered dairy products for approximately 15 seconds. They are then served with the traditional marinara sauce. These are a great game day snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fries-encrusted Appetizers:** Creating unconventional coatings for popular appetizers using snack foods like fries and chips. - **Hybrid Snacks:** Combining two popular snacks into one, offering a unique and indulgent experience to consumers. - **DIY Snack Creations:** Encouraging consumers to create their own unique snack creations by using unusual coatings and ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities to offer innovative and unique snack products to the market. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Partnering with snack food companies to offer hybrid snack items on the menu can attract a new customer base. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Opportunities to create new snack products that feature unconventional coatings and flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Cheese-Filled Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-fries.md) - [Foodservice-Inspired Frozen Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mozz-sticks.md) - [Flavored Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-mozzarella-sticks.md) - [Breaded Cheddar Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravn-flavor.md) - [Spicy Mozzarella Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers.md) - [Spiced Cheese Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mozzarella-bloomerangs.md) - [Cauliflower-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-style-sticks.md) - [Vegan Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozza-fritto.md) - [Frozen Mozzarella Cheese Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breaded-mozzarella-cheese-sticks.md)