Name: Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese-cut into stick shapes; 1 cup Hot Cheetos-crushed; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 Large Eggs-beaten; 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 3 cups Vegetable Oil-for frying; 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing

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Classic mozzarella sticks coated in crushed Hot Cheetos for a spicy, cheesy treat.

Total 30 min

Serves 6

Steps 5

Ingredients 7

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Cheese
8 oz 225 g Mozzarella Cheese-cut into stick shapes
Coating
1 cup 100 g Hot Cheetos-crushed
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
2 2 Large Eggs-beaten
cup 30 g Panko Bread Crumbs
Oil
3 cups 710 mL Vegetable Oil-for frying
Dipping Sauce
cup 120 mL Ranch Dressing

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Cheese: Cut the Mozzarella Cheese into stick shapes and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Set up Breading Station: Place Flour in a shallow dish, beaten Eggs in a second dish, and crushed Hot Cheetos mixed with Panko Bread Crumbs in a third dish.
Coat the Cheese Sticks: Dredge each frozen mozzarella stick in Flour, then dip in Egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the Hot Cheeto mixture. Repeat for a thicker coating.
Fry the Sticks: Heat Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for 30-60 seconds, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve: Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with Ranch Dressing.