Cheesy Doritos Encrusted Mozzarella Sticks (Print version)
Mozzarella sticks coated in crushed nacho cheese Doritos, fried until crisp outside and gooey inside, with marinara for dipping.
# Ingredients:
For the coating
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1 bag (9.25 to 9.75 oz / 262 to 276 g) nacho cheese Doritos
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1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
For the mozzarella sticks
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12 low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved crosswise
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Vegetable oil, for frying, about 3 cups depending on pan
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1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce, warmed
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional for serving
# Instructions:
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Pulse the Doritos in a food processor until finely crushed with a few small crunchy bits. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
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In one shallow bowl, whisk flour, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk until smooth.
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Dip each mozzarella piece in the flour mixture, then egg, then crushed Doritos. Press crumbs onto all sides and both ends.
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Dip each coated stick back into the egg and Doritos crumbs a second time. Place on a parchment-lined tray without touching.
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Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for at least 45 minutes, or until hard. For longer storage, freeze solid and move to a freezer bag.
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Pour oil into a heavy skillet or Dutch oven to about 1 inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees F over medium heat.
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Fry 4-5 frozen sticks at a time for 1-2 minutes, turning once, until crisp and orange-golden. Drain briefly and serve hot with warm marinara and parsley if using.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot, about 1 minute after frying.
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Freeze the coated sticks before frying to reduce cheese leaks.
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Cook in small batches so the oil temperature stays steady.