Description
Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks: The Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup Hot Cheetos, crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by freezing the mozzarella sticks for about 30 minutes.
- Crush the Hot Cheetos in a ziplock bag until fine.
- Prepare the breading stations: flour in one bowl, whisked eggs and milk in another, and crushed Hot Cheetos with spices in a third.
- Bread the cheese sticks: coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in Hot Cheetos.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry breaded mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Place fried sticks on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Continue frying the remaining sticks in batches.
- Enjoy while warm and gooey!
Notes
- Freezing the mozzarella helps maintain its shape.
- Adjust frying time based on your stove and oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg