Fried Cheese Stuffed Doritos Recipe
Mozzarella cheese coated in crushed Doritos and fried until crisp, gooey, and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese and Coating
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (choose preferred flavor)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Arrange Ingredients: Place crushed Doritos, flour, and breadcrumbs in separate dishes. Beat eggs in a bowl.
- Coat Mozzarella Sticks: Coat each stick in flour, eggs, then Doritos. Double coat for extra crunch.
- Freeze: Freeze coated sticks for 30 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 190°C, fry sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove sticks, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with sauces.
Notes
- Freezing the coated cheese ensures the crust adheres and prevents cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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