Description
Crunchy, spicy, and filled with melty cheese, these Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos are the ultimate party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1x 14oz Mozzarella block
- 1x 6.4oz Chilli Heatwave Doritos
- 4 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1/3 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt & Black Pepper
- Flaky sea salt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cut cheese into triangles.
- Crush Doritos into fine crumbs.
- Set up three bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for crushed Doritos.
- Coat cheese in flour, egg, and Doritos crumbs, pressing firmly.
- Let coated cheese rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Drain on a wire rack, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot!
Notes
- Double-coating: For extra crunch, repeat egg wash and Doritos coating.
- Air-frying or baking: Freeze first, then cook at 400°F (200°C) (air fry for 3-4 minutes, bake for 5-6 minutes).
- Serving suggestions: Best with marinara, ranch, or chipotle mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 5g