Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks
Crunchy, spicy mozzarella sticks coated with crushed Hot Cheetos and fried to gooey perfection. A bold, crowd-pleasing snack with a kick.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs large eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 cups crushed Hot Cheetos
- 0.25 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Freeze mozzarella sticks for 20-30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs with milk in another, and crush Hot Cheetos in a third bowl.
- Roll each mozzarella stick in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in crushed Hot Cheetos until fully coated.
- Place coated sticks on the prepared sheet and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pot or fryer to about 350°F (175°C). Fry sticks for 1–2 minutes until golden, then drain on paper towels.
Notes
For a milder version, use less Hot Cheetos or mix with panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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