Ingredients
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For the Cheese Filling:
- 12 cheese sticks (mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
For the Doritos Coating:
- 2 cups Doritos (any flavor)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
For Frying:
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
For Garnish & Dipping (Optional):
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or spicy mayo
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cheese
- Cut the cheese sticks in half for smaller bites or leave them whole for extra cheesiness.
- Lightly coat the cheese sticks in cornstarch—this helps the batter stick.
Step 2: Make the Doritos Coating
- Place Doritos in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. (Or crush them in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin.)
- Set up a breading station:
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs + milk
- Bowl 3: Crushed Doritos
Step 3: Coat the Cheese Sticks
- Dip each cheese stick into the flour, coating evenly.
- Dip into the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll in the crushed Doritos, pressing lightly so the coating sticks.
- Double dip! Repeat the egg and Doritos steps for an extra crunchy layer.
Step 4: Freeze the Coated Cheese Sticks
- Place the coated cheese sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes.
- This step prevents the cheese from melting too fast when frying.
Step 5: Fry Until Golden
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in small batches for 1–2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot with ranch, marinara, or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g