Description
Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate snack for adventurous food lovers! These crispy, cheesy delights are coated in a crunchy Hot Cheetos crust that adds a fiery kick to every bite. Perfect for game days or movie nights, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your friends and family with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors. Get ready for a cheesy adventure that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces string cheese (regular or low-moisture mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Hot Cheetos, crushed
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather string cheese, flour, eggs, crushed Hot Cheetos, and panko.
- Crush the Hot Cheetos in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until fine but not powdery.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of crushed Hot Cheetos and panko.
- Dip each string cheese stick in flour, then into the egg wash, followed by coating it in the panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat (about 350°F). Fry the coated cheese sticks until golden brown on all sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (70g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg