Doritos-Crusted Fried Mozzarella Sticks
These Doritos-Crusted Fried Mozzarella Sticks are ultra crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Crushed Doritos replace traditional breadcrumbs, giving the cheese sticks a bold cheesy flavor and extra crunch. Perfect as a snack, party appetizer, or game-day treat.
Ingredients
8–10 mozzarella string cheese sticks
2 cups Doritos chips, crushed into fine crumbs (nacho cheese flavor works great)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying
For serving
Marinara sauce
Ranch dressing
Garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Crush the Doritos
Place Doritos chips in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin or your hands until they become fine crumbs.
Pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl.
2. Prepare the Coating Stations
Set up three bowls:
Flour bowl – add flour.
Egg bowl – beat eggs with milk.
Doritos bowl – crushed Doritos mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
3. Coat the Cheese Sticks
Take one mozzarella stick and:
Roll it in flour.
Dip it in the egg mixture.
Coat it completely in Doritos crumbs.
For extra crunch:
Dip again in egg
Coat again in Doritos crumbs.
Press the crumbs gently so they stick well.
4. Freeze
Place the coated sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze them for 20–30 minutes.
This step prevents the cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
5. Heat the Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry
Carefully place a few frozen sticks into the hot oil and fry for 1–2 minutes, until:
Golden brown
Crispy outside
Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. Serve
Serve hot with:
Marinara sauce
Ranch dressing
Garlic dip
Enjoy the crispy Doritos coating and the gooey cheese pull!
Time & Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Freeze time: 20–30 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Servings: 4–5
