Description
Crispy Doritos meet gooey cheese in this indulgent Mexican-inspired snack. Crunchy tortilla chips envelop melted cheese, creating an irresistible appetizer that promises to elevate your culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 sticks mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (choose your favorite flavor)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Meticulously crush Doritos into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a consistent texture for optimal coating adhesion.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with the crushed Doritos crumbs, creating a strategic breading station.
- Take each mozzarella stick and delicately coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess to create a thin, even layer that helps the egg wash adhere properly.
- Dip the flour-coated cheese stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring complete and uniform coverage that will help the final Doritos coating stick effectively.
- Roll the egg-drenched cheese stick generously in the crushed Doritos crumbs, pressing gently to create a robust, crunchy exterior that completely encases the cheese.
- For an extra crispy texture, repeat the egg and Doritos coating process a second time, building up a more substantial and textured crust.
- Arrange the coated cheese sticks on a clean plate or baking sheet, then transfer to the freezer for 30-45 minutes to solidify the coating and prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F (190°C), using a thermometer to ensure precise temperature control.
- Carefully lower the frozen cheese sticks into the hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding which can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy coating.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, rotating to achieve an evenly golden-brown and crispy exterior that seals in the melted cheese.
- Remove the fried cheese sticks using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil, allowing them to rest for a minute before serving.
- Plate immediately with your preferred dipping sauce, such as marinara, ranch, or spicy aioli, and serve while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Freezing the coated cheese sticks helps prevent melting and ensures a crispy, golden exterior when frying.
- Crushing Doritos creates a unique, flavor-packed coating that adds an unexpected crunch to traditional mozzarella sticks.
- Double-dipping in egg and Doritos builds an extra-thick, crunchy layer that locks in the gooey cheese.
- Using a deep fryer or heavy pan with precise oil temperature guarantees perfectly crisp, non-greasy results.
- Draining on paper towels helps remove excess oil, keeping the cheese sticks light and appetizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg