Hot Cheeto Cheese Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups (8.5 oz) of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, smashed into crumbs.
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12 mozzarella cheese sticks, each split in half.
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1/2 cup plain all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp of kosher salt.
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1/2 tsp garlic powder.
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4 large eggs, should be at room temp.
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Parsley to sprinkle on top.
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping on the side.
# Instructions:
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Use a food processor to turn the Cheetos into a fine crumb texture.
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Set up three separate bowls for flour mix, whisked eggs, and Cheeto crumbs.
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Roll each cheese stick in flour first, then coat it in the eggs and finish with Cheeto crumbs.
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Repeat dipping each stick into the eggs and Cheeto mix one more time.
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Lay them on parchment paper and freeze for 30-60 minutes until solid.
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Preheat it to 390°F. Lightly spray the cheese sticks with cooking spray.
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Cook in the air fryer for 4 to 6 minutes per batch, until crispy and golden.
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Let them cool a bit, add parsley on top, and pair with your choice of dressing.
# Notes:
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Freezing is essential before cooking.
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A second coating helps seal melted cheese inside.
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Cook in smaller batches if necessary.