Description
A spicy and crunchy take on classic mozzarella sticks using Hot Cheetos for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (8.5 ounces / 6 cups) flaming hot Cheetos, crushed (about 3 cups)
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil for frying in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Set up a breading station: in one bowl, place the flour, kosher salt, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, place the crushed Hot Cheetos.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, and finally coat with the crushed Hot Cheetos.
- If baking, arrange the coated mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- If frying, carefully lower the mozzarella sticks into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to freeze the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Hot Cheetos mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg