Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks
These Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks turn a classic snack into a bold, cheesy Spicy Party Snack that’s sure to impress. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’re perfect for parties or indulgent cravings. With their crunchy, fiery coating and gooey cheese, these sticks are a fun, flavorful treat I keep coming back to.
Ingredients
Main Components
- 1 bag 8.5 oz Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed (approx. 3 cups)
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut in half
Coating Station
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large eggs room temperature, whisked
Garnish & Dipping
- Parsley chopped, for garnish
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Add Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Set out three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and garlic powder mixed together; one with whisked eggs; and the third with the Cheeto crumbs.
- Dip each mozzarella stick half into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the Cheeto crumbs. For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and Cheeto coating process.
- Place the coated sticks on parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes to prevent the cheese from oozing out during cooking.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray the sticks lightly with cooking spray and air fry for 4-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve immediately with chopped parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These combine the cheesy goodness of mozzarella sticks with the fiery crunch of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
- Freezing the coated sticks is crucial to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
- Double coating with egg and Cheetos gives you an extra thick, crunchy crust.
- Perfect for spice lovers who want a bold twist on classic mozzarella sticks.