Crispy mozzarella sticks with a spicy crunch, oozing with melted cheese and coated in zesty Hot Cheetos! These addictive bites are perfect for game nights or satisfying those late-night snack cravings.
ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 2 cups Hot Cheetos
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
steps
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy-duty pot to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the Hot Cheetos until finely crushed. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, coating it evenly, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the crushed Hot Cheetos, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
- Repeat the previous step, double dipping each mozzarella stick into the eggs and Hot Cheetos for extra crispiness.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are fried.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.