Description
Add a fiery kick to your favorite comfort food! Crispy Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks are a fun, spicy snack perfect for game nights, parties, or any time you want to impress. With a crunchy Hot Cheetos crust and a gooey cheese center, these sticks are irresistibly bold and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 bag (8.5 ounces) Flaming Hot Cheetos, crushed (about 3 cups)
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Crush the Cheetos:
- Place the Hot Cheetos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer crumbs to a shallow bowl.
- Set Up the Dredging Station:
- Arrange three shallow bowls:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour, salt, and garlic powder.
- Bowl 2: Beat eggs until smooth.
- Bowl 3: Add crushed Cheetos crumbs.
- Arrange three shallow bowls:
- Coat the Mozzarella Sticks:
- Roll each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs.
- Roll it in the Cheetos crumbs, pressing gently to coat.
- Repeat the egg and crumb coating for a thicker crust.
- Freeze:
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Set your air fryer to 390°F and let it preheat for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry:
- Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with cooking spray.
- Place them in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each stick.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American