Mozzarella sticks get the ultimate flavor upgrade with a crushed Doritos crust! These Doritos Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious appetizer, perfect for a gameday snack or any get-together.
For these I used Cool Ranch Doritos, but honestly any flavor will work. These are a fun spin on a classic appetizer.
Why you'll love these Doritos Mozzarella Sticks
- Only requires a handful of ingredients
- Kid friendly and easy snack recipe
- They're a perfect party appetizer or game day snack
What to serve with these mozzarella cheese sticks?
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Cilantro garlic lime sauce
Ingredients needed for these cheesy treats
- Flour
- Large Egg
- Doritos
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
Instructions
- Add a bag of doritos to the bowl of a food processor and process to a fine crumb.
- Set out three shallow bowls and a piece of parchment paper.
- In the first bowl add all purpose flour.
- In the second bowl, add eggs and whisk until you have an egg wash.
- In the third bowl, add the crushed Doritos crumbs. You should have an assembly line of shallow bowls.
- Working one at a time, first, dip the mozzarella stick into the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides.
- Next, roll it into the eggs, coating all sides.
- Third, dip the mozzarella stick into the Doritos crumbs.
- For best results, go back and dip the cheese stick in both the eggs and the Doritos crumbs a second time. The mozzarella stick should be fully coated. Place it on the parchment paper.
- Place the coated cheese sticks into the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, add your canola oil to a large skillet and set the heat to medium high until your oil reaches 350 degrees.
- Do not overcrowd your frying pan, fry these in batches in the hot oil and remove from heat when all sides are golden about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place cooked mozzarella sticks on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately
Variations or substitutions
- Don't have nacho cheese Doritos? You can opt for your favorite chip like hot cheese puffs, Takis, spicy Doritos or even potato chips.
- Don't want to fry these? You can use a quart air fryer instead
- Don't have mozzarella string cheese? You can use cheddar or any delicious cheese that melts
- Don't have a food processor? You can place the Doritos in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin in order to make the Doritos crumbs.
Storage
Storing uncooked Doritos cheese sticks, place them in a ziplock bag and place in the freezer for up-to 1 month.
If you have any cooked remaining major cheese goals right here sticks left, you can store them in the refrigerator. To store in the refrigerator, let the cheese sticks cool completely. then, place cheese sticks in an airtight container for up to a 3-4 days. Reheat using a toaster oven or microwave.
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Doritos Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks coated in crushed Doritos tortilla chips
Servings: 3
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 10 oz bag of Doritos
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks
Instructions
- Add a bag of doritos to the bowl of a food processor and process to a fine crumb.
- Set out three shallow bowls and a piece of parchment paper.
- In the first bowl add all purpose flour.
- In the second bowl, add eggs and whisk until you have an egg wash.
- In the third bowl, add the crushed Doritos crumbs. You should have an assembly line of shallow bowls.
- Working one at a time, first, dip the mozzarella stick into the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides.
- Next, roll it into the eggs, coating all sides.
- Third, dip the mozzarella stick into the Doritos crumbs.
- For best results, go back and dip the cheese stick in both the eggs and the Doritos crumbs a second time. The mozzarella stick should be fully coated. Place it on the parchment paper.
- Place the coated cheese sticks into the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, add your canola oil to a large skillet and set the heat to medium high until your oil reaches 350 degrees.
- Do not overcrowd your frying pan, fry these in batches in the hot oil and remove from heat when all sides are golden about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place cooked mozzarella sticks on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately
Notes
Variations or substitutions
- Don't have nacho cheese Doritos? You can opt for your favorite chip like hot cheese puffs, Takis, spicy Doritos or even potato chips.
- Don't want to fry these? You can use a quart air fryer instead
- Don't have mozzarella string cheese? You can use cheddar or any delicious cheese that melts
- Don't have a food processor? You can place the Doritos in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin in order to make the Doritos crumbs.
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