Hot Cheeto Mozzarella (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 cups (8.5 oz) of crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
02 - 12 mozzarella sticks cut into halves.
03 - 1/2 cup plain flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon of salt (kosher).
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic seasoning.
06 - 4 large eggs, keep at room temp.
07 - Chopped parsley for decoration.
08 - Serve with blue cheese or ranch dip.

# Instructions:

01 - Grind Cheetos into fine crumbs using a food processor.
02 - Set up three bowls: one for the flour mix, one for eggs, and another for crumbs.
03 - Coat each mozzarella stick in this order: flour, eggs, Cheetos.
04 - Run each stick again through egg and Cheetos to coat twice.
05 - Lay sticks on parchment paper and freeze for 30-60 minutes.
06 - Preheat the fryer to 390°F and spray the sticks lightly with oil.
07 - Fry in batches for 4-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
08 - Cool for a bit, sprinkle parsley, and serve with your favorite dressing.

# Notes:

01 - Must chill before frying.
02 - Double coating stops cheese leakage.
03 - Cook in small groups if needed.

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