Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Mozzarella Sticks
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1 bag (8.5 ounces / 6 cups) Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed (3 cups)
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12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
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½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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4 large eggs, room temperature
→ For Serving
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Parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
# Let's Cook!:
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Process Cheetos in food processor to fine crumbs.
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Set up three shallow bowls: first with flour, salt, and garlic powder; second with whisked eggs; third with Cheetos crumbs.
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Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour mixture, then eggs, then Cheetos crumbs. Repeat dipping in eggs and Cheetos for double coating. Place on parchment paper.
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Freeze coated mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes, up to an hour.
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Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray sticks with cooking spray, place in air fryer basket with space between each. Cook 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
# Cook's Notes:
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Freezing before cooking prevents cheese from melting too quickly
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Double coating ensures Cheetos crust stays on
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May need to cook in batches depending on air fryer size