Description
Fried Cheese Stuffed Doritos are a crispy, gooey appetizer featuring mozzarella cheese pieces coated in crushed Doritos and deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a party snack or indulgent treat, these crunchy cheese bites come alive with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, marinara, or spicy mayo.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (block or string cheese)
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Doritos (any flavor)
Frying
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Optional
- Dipping sauces: ranch, marinara, or spicy mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut the mozzarella cheese into small sticks or cubes approximately 1 inch in size to ensure even frying and easy coating.
- Set up Dredging Station: Arrange three shallow bowls for coating: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Doritos. This setup facilitates a smooth dredging process.
- Coat the Cheese: Roll each cheese piece first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the crushed Doritos. For an extra crispy texture, repeat the egg and Doritos step once more for a double coating.
- Freeze the Coated Cheese: Place the coated cheese pieces on a plate and freeze them for at least 30 minutes. This crucial step helps prevent the cheese from melting out during frying.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil reaches this temperature for a crispy and non-greasy result.
- Fry the Cheese Bites: Carefully add a few cheese pieces at a time to the hot oil, frying for 1 to 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried cheese bites using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use any Doritos flavor you prefer—Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, or Spicy Sweet Chili are all delicious options.
- Freezing the coated cheese before frying is essential to keep the cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Use vegetable or canola oil for frying to achieve a neutral flavor and high smoke point.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
