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Crispy Doritos-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 mozzarella sticks 1x

Description

Crispy Doritos-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional mozzarella sticks. Coated in crunchy Doritos crumbs for an extra burst of cheesy, tangy flavor, these sticks are perfect for frying, baking, or air frying. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or chipotle mayo for a delicious appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Half a bag of Doritos chips (about 9–10 oz), flavor of your choice
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 12 mozzarella string-cheese sticks (or 6 full ones cut in half)
  • Vegetable oil for frying, or oil spray for baking/air-frying

Optional Dipping Sauces

  • Marinara
  • Ranch
  • Salsa
  • Chipotle mayo

Instructions

  1. Crush the Doritos: Process the Doritos chips into coarse breadcrumbs using a food processor, or place the chips in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  2. Prepare the breading station: Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with the crushed Doritos crumbs to streamline the breading process.
  3. Chill the cheese: Place the mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during cooking.
  4. Bread the sticks: One by one, coat each chilled cheese stick first in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, then roll it in the Doritos crumbs, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and crumb coating once more. Lay the coated sticks on a lined baking tray.
  5. Freeze again: Freeze the breaded sticks for at least 1 hour before cooking. This step is crucial to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
  6. Cook the sticks: Frying method: Heat vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C) and fry the sticks for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Baking or air frying method: For baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake until crisp and golden, watching closely as the Doritos crumbs brown quickly. For air frying, set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook until golden and crunchy. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheese sticks before and after breading is essential to prevent the cheese from melting too fast and leaking during cooking.
  • You can choose any flavor of Doritos to customize the taste of the crust.
  • If baking or air frying, lightly spray the coated sticks with oil to promote even browning and crispness.
  • Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch, salsa, or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
  • Handle cooked sticks carefully as the cheese inside will be very hot and gooey.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Doritos crust, mozzarella sticks, crispy appetizer, fried cheese sticks, snack, party food

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