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Fried Cheese Stuffed Doritos


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

🧀 Enjoy the crispy crunch and gooey cheesy center of these Cheese Stuffed Doritos, a perfect snack for any time craving something flavorful.
🌶️ The spicy, crunchy coating adds a bold twist that makes these snacks irresistibly delicious and fun to eat.


Ingredients

– 400g block of low-moisture mozzarella cheese

– 180g bag of spicy flavored tortilla chips

– 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable or sunflower oil for deep frying

– 50g (1/3 cup) flour

– 2 eggs, beaten

– 1 tsp smoked paprika

– 1 tsp cayenne pepper

– 1/2 tsp garlic powder

– 1/4 tsp salt

– 1/4 tsp black pepper

– Flaky sea salt for serving


Instructions

1-Diving into making fried cheese stuffed Doritos is like a little adventure in your kitchen. We’ll follow the directions closely to ensure your snacks turn out crispy and full of flavor. Start by slicing the mozzarella into 1/3 inch thick squares, then cut them diagonally to make 24 triangles it’s that simple and fun!

2-Next, crush the tortilla chips into a texture like panko breadcrumbs. You can do this with a food processor or by hand in a sealed bag over a bowl to keep things tidy. Once that’s done, set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; another with the beaten eggs; and the last with the crushed chips.

3-Now for the coating magic: Dredge each cheese triangle first in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the crushed chip crumbs. Let the coated pieces rest for 10-15 minutes so the coating sticks well. Heat your oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry the cheese in batches for 1-2 minutes until it starts to leak a bit. Drain them on a wire rack over paper towels and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while they cool.

Notes

🧀 Use low-moisture mozzarella to keep the coating crispy and the center gooey.
🔄 For extra crunch and less leakage, coat the cheese twice by repeating the egg and chip crumb step.
🔥 Freeze coated pieces if baking or air frying, but deep frying gives the best texture.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 90 kcal
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: Cheese Stuffed Doritos, Crispy Snacks, Spicy Snacks, Fried Cheese