Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 bag (8.5 oz) Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed (approx. 3 cups)
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12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
→ Coating Station
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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4 large eggs, room temperature, whisked
→ Garnish & Dipping
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Parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
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Cooking spray
# Instructions:
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Add Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
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Set out three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and garlic powder mixed together; one with whisked eggs; and the third with the Cheeto crumbs.
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Dip each mozzarella stick half into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the Cheeto crumbs. For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and Cheeto coating process.
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Place the coated sticks on parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes to prevent the cheese from oozing out during cooking.
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Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray the sticks lightly with cooking spray and air fry for 4-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve immediately with chopped parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
# Notes:
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These combine the cheesy goodness of mozzarella sticks with the fiery crunch of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
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Freezing the coated sticks is crucial to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
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Double coating with egg and Cheetos gives you an extra thick, crunchy crust.
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Perfect for spice lovers who want a bold twist on classic mozzarella sticks.