Description
Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate cheesy snack, combining gooey mozzarella with a fiery crunch that will leave your taste buds tingling. Perfect for game nights or any casual gathering, these sticks are sure to impress friends and family. With an easy preparation process and bold flavors, they transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Dip them in your favorite sauce and savor every crispy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz mozzarella string cheese (about 12 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups Hot Cheetos, crushed
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Set up a coating station with three shallow bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and crushed Hot Cheetos.
- Lightly coat each mozzarella stick in flour to help the egg wash adhere.
- Dip floured sticks into the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll each egg-coated stick in crushed Hot Cheetos, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F).
- Fry sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 1-2 minutes per side), then drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg