Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy, spicy, and cheesy mozzarella sticks coated in crushed Hot Cheetos for an addictive snack with a fiery kick.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
mozzarella cheese (string cheese)
200 g
hot Cheetos (crushed)
150 g
all-purpose flour
60 g
eggs (beaten)
2 pcs
Instructions
Prepare mozzarella sticks
Cut mozzarella into 1 cm thick sticks about 8 cm long.
Crush Hot Cheetos
Crush Hot Cheetos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a sealed bag.
Set up breading station
Place flour, beaten eggs, and crushed Cheetos in three separate bowls for dredging.
Bread the mozzarella sticks
Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, then crushed Cheetos. Repeat for extra crunch.
Fry the mozzarella sticks
Heat oil to 180°C and fry the breaded sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Can be frozen before frying and cooked from frozen.
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