Name: Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Bites (Standard)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese-cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 cup Hot Cheetos-crushed; 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour; 2 Large Eggs-beaten; 3 cups Vegetable Oil-for frying

Recipe tier

Crispy, cheesy mozzarella bites coated in crushed Hot Cheetos. A quick and easy snack or appetizer.

Total 25 min

Serves 24

Steps 6

Ingredients 5

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Cheese
8 oz 225 g Mozzarella Cheese-cut into 1 inch cubes
Coating
1 cup 100 g Hot Cheetos-crushed
cup 60 g All Purpose Flour
2 2 Large Eggs-beaten
Oil
3 cups 710 mL Vegetable Oil-for frying

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Cheese: Cut the Mozzarella Cheese into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
Set up Breading Station: Place the Flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, beat the Eggs. In a third dish, crush the Hot Cheetos.
Coat the Cheese: Dredge each Mozzarella cube in the Flour, then dip in the beaten Eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the crushed Hot Cheetos.
Fry the Bites: Heat the Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop the coated Mozzarella cubes into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
Cook until Golden: Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve Immediately: Serve the Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Bites immediately while hot and crispy.