Description
Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks are a bold and indulgent twist on a classic snack, combining gooey mozzarella cheese with a spicy and crunchy Hot Cheetos coating. Perfect for parties or cozy movie nights, these sticks deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella string cheese (about 8 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed Hot Cheetos
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one filled with crushed Hot Cheetos.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess before dipping it into the egg mixture.
- Roll the egg-coated sticks in crushed Hot Cheetos until fully covered, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs stick.
- Freeze the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes to prevent melting during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (around 350°F). Fry the sticks until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, double-coat the cheese sticks by repeating the egg wash and Hot Cheetos coating. Experiment with different types of cheese like pepper jack for added spice or cheddar for a different flavor profile.