Description
Indulge in the ultimate snack experience with these Mouthwatering Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks. Each stick features a crispy, golden-brown exterior made from crushed Hot Cheetos, encasing a gooey mozzarella center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this appetizer will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces string cheese (about 8 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed Hot Cheetos
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by setting up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Hot Cheetos mixed with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each string cheese stick in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then roll in the Hot Cheeto and breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Place coated mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the mozzarella sticks for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove sticks using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (84g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg