Description
These spicy, crispy mozzarella sticks are coated in crushed Hot Cheetos for an extra kick. Perfect for snacking or serving as a party appetizer, these cheesy sticks are sure to impress!
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: 10 minutes (excluding freezing time)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (baking) or 2-3 minutes (frying)
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American