Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks

Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks

20Min
4Servings
385Cal
MediumLevel
Vegetarian
#cheesy#spicy#fried#party-food

Equipment

knife
cutting board
bowl
pot
stove
tongs
plate

Ingredients

Main

mozzarella cheese (block)

200 g

Hot Cheetos (crushed)

150 g

all-purpose flour

60 g

egg (beaten)

2 pcs

milk

60 ml

vegetable oil

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare mozzarella sticks

Cut mozzarella into sticks approximately 1cm thick and 8cm long.

5 min
Work quickly to prevent cheese from warming too much
2

Prepare breading station

Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs mixed with milk in another, and crushed Hot Cheetos in the third.

3 min
3

Bread the cheese sticks

Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally roll in crushed Hot Cheetos. Press firmly to ensure good coverage.

7 min
Double coat for extra crunch by repeating egg and Cheeto steps
4

Fry the sticks

Heat oil to 180°C and fry the breaded mozzarella sticks for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.

3 minMedium-high heattimer 3 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in batches if needed
5

Drain and serve

Remove sticks from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 1 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Air fryer 180°C 5 minutes or oven 200°C 8 minutes

Best eaten fresh. Can be frozen before frying and cooked from frozen.

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