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Doritos-Crusted Cheese Sticks finished dish

Doritos-Crusted Cheese Sticks

Recipe card for Doritos-Crusted Cheese Sticks.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Shredded Cheese: 2 cups cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend
  • Doritos Chips: 1 bag any flavor, crushed into crumbs
  • Flour: 1 cup
  • Eggs: 2, beaten
  • Breadcrumbs: 1 cup use panko for extra crunch
  • Oil: for frying
  • Optional: ranch or salsa for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Cheese Sticks: Shape the shredded cheese into small sticks or rectangles, about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. If the cheese is too soft to hold its shape, freeze it for about 20 minutes before proceeding to the next step.
  2. Set Up the Breading Stations: Place the flour in one shallow bowl.
  3. In another bowl, add the beaten eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the crushed Doritos crumbs for the coating.
  5. Coat the Cheese Sticks: Roll each cheese stick in the flour, making sure to coat all sides.
  6. Dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
  7. Finally, roll the cheese stick in the Doritos and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
  8. Freeze the Coated Cheese Sticks: Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze them for at least 1 hour. This step is essential to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
  9. Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure you have enough oil to fully submerge the cheese sticks.
  10. Fry the Cheese Sticks: Carefully drop a few cheese sticks at a time into the hot oil. Fry them for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature.
  11. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  12. Serve: Serve the Doritos-Crusted Cheese Sticks hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as ranch or salsa.

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