Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks
Enjoy spicy and cheesy goodness with Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks! Perfect as appetizers or snacks—try this recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (12 sticks) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8.5 ounces crushed Hot Cheetos
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks (cut in half)
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F or heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, salt, and garlic powder; the second with whisked eggs; and the third with crushed Hot Cheetos.
- Coat each cheese stick by dipping it in flour, then egg wash, and finally rolling it in Hot Cheeto crumbs.
- For baking: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. For frying: Carefully lower into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Find it online: https://yummywithrose.com/hot-cheeto-mozzarella-sticks/