Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 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.
- Set Up the Breading Stations: Place the flour in one shallow bowl.
- In another bowl, add the beaten eggs.
- In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the crushed Doritos crumbs for the coating.
- Coat the Cheese Sticks: Roll each cheese stick in the flour, making sure to coat all sides.
- Dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
- Finally, roll the cheese stick in the Doritos and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve: Serve the Doritos-Crusted Cheese Sticks hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as ranch or salsa.
