Fried Cheese Stuffed Doritos Recipe (Print version)
Cold mozzarella gets breaded in crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, fried until crisp, and served hot with ranch or marinara.
# Ingredients:
For the cheese bites
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12 oz (340 g) low-moisture mozzarella block, cut into 24 thick sticks or rectangles
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
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6 cups (about 180 g) Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs
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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
For frying and serving
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6 cups neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, for frying
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Ranch dressing or marinara sauce, for dipping
# Instructions:
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Cut the mozzarella into 24 thick pieces. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes, until firm but not rock hard.
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Place flour in one shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and milk in a second bowl. Mix crushed Doritos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a third bowl.
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Coat each cheese piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into Doritos crumbs. Dip again in egg and crumbs, pressing well around the edges to seal.
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Return the coated cheese to the tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes, until the coating feels firm.
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Pour oil into a deep heavy pot, leaving at least 4 inches of space at the top. Heat to 350°F and set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
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Fry 4-5 pieces at a time for 45-75 seconds, turning once, until crisp and orange-golden. Keep the oil close to 350°F between batches.
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Transfer to the rack and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with ranch dressing or marinara sauce.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot within 5 minutes of frying.
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Freeze the breaded cheese before frying to reduce cheese leaks.
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Makes about 24 fried cheese bites.