Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 8 to 10 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for deep frying
- Fresh parsley (chopped) – optional
- Grated parmesan – optional
- Chili flakes – optional
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Put Doritos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixture, egg wash, and crushed Doritos.
- Roll each cheese piece in flour, then dip in egg wash and coat with Doritos.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry coated cheese pieces for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the fried cheese and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the cheese instead of frying. Ensure the cheese is well-frozen before frying to prevent leaking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg