Description
These Hot Cheeto Cheese Sticks are a spicy twist on the classic mozzarella stick. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and perfectly air-fried to crispy perfection. They make a delicious and unique appetizer or snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Crunchy Hot Cheeto Crumbs:
- 8.5 ounces Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Crunchy, crushed
Flour Mixture:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Egg Wash:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon water, room temperature
Cheese Sticks:
- 12 (1 ounce) mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- Olive oil cooking spray
Garnish:
- 1/4–1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Cheeto Crumbs: Crush Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in a food processor until fine. Transfer to a dish.
- Prepare Coatings: Set up dishes for flour mixture and egg wash.
- Coat Cheese Sticks: Dredge cheese sticks in egg wash, flour, and Cheeto crumbs.
- Freeze: Freeze coated cheese sticks for 50 minutes.
- Air Fry: Spray with olive oil, air fry at 390°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Plate with ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
