3 cups grated potatoes (I use russet or Idaho), liquid squeezed out

4 eggs, divided

3/4 cup flour, divided

1 teaspoon Manischewitz Kosher Salt

1/2 teaspoon onion flakes/powder (you can use grated onion if you prefer)

1/2 teaspoon garlic flakes/powder (you can use 1 clove of minced garlic if you prefer)

freshly ground pepper

9 to 10 sticks of string cheese, halved

oil, for frying