Ingredients
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- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella string cheese (about 10 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups crushed Hot Cheetos
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare cheese sticks by unwrapping them and cutting each stick in half if desired.
- Crush Hot Cheetos in a zip-top bag until fine crumbs form.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Cheetos.
- Roll each cheese stick in flour, dip into egg, then coat with crushed Cheetos.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Fry coated cheese sticks until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg