Description
Crispy mozzarella sticks coated with crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos for a spicy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 2 cups Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, crushed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs and water in another bowl.
- Crush Cheetos and place them in a third bowl.
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in Cheetos.
- Freeze coated sticks for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry sticks for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Freeze cheese sticks longer if needed to prevent melting.
- Serve with ranch or spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Flamin’ Hot Cheeto mozzarella sticks, spicy cheese sticks, fried appetizer