Description
Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate spicy snack that combines crunchy, fiery Hot Cheetos with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these sticks will make your taste buds dance with excitement. With an easy preparation process and customizable spice levels, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces low-moisture string cheese (about 8 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed Hot Cheetos
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed Hot Cheetos mixed with panko.
- Lightly coat each cheese stick in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured cheese stick into the egg mixture until fully coated.
- Roll the egg-coated stick in the Hot Cheeto mixture until completely covered.
- Heat about two inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry sticks in batches for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately for maximum cheesiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (38g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg