Ingredients
– 1 to 2 cups of crushed flavored corn chips (any flavor, with a cheese flavor recommended)
– 1 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 eggs, lightly whisked
– 8 cheese sticks (such as mozzarella), cut in half to make 16 pieces
– Oil for deep frying (canola or peanut oil recommended; quantity as needed for frying)
– Preferred dipping sauce (such as marinara or salsa; quantity not specified, use as desired)
Instructions
1-First, cut the cheese sticks in half to get 16 pieces, just like in the classic setup.
2-Next, crush the flavored corn chips finely using a food processor, then go over them with a rolling pin for that sandy texture we need.
3-Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for the flour, one for the whisked eggs, and one for the crushed corn chips.
4-Coat each cheese piece first in the flour (using 1 to 2 cups), then dip it in the eggs (that’s 2 eggs, lightly whisked), and finally roll it in the crushed corn chips (1 to 2 cups). Do this twice for a double coating to keep everything extra crunchy.
5-Pop the coated sticks in the freezer for at least 1 hour to help them hold their shape.
6-Heat your oil to medium-high for frying, and cook the sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes until they’re golden and crispy.
7-Drain them on paper towels and serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce for the best cheesy Doritos encrusted mozzarella sticks experience.
Last Step:
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🧊 Freezing the cheese sticks before frying keeps the cheese from leaking and makes frying easier.
🍽️ A double coating is crucial to prevent the cheese from escaping during frying.
🔥 Fry at medium heat and watch closely to avoid burning the crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Freezing Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: Approx. 120 kcal per piece
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg