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Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos
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Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos offer a crunchy and gooey snack experience by combining crispy Doritos crumbs coating with a melty cheese center. Quick to prepare and customizable, this recipe is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a flavorful snack anytime. Choose your favorite cheese and Doritos flavors, fry to golden perfection, and enjoy an addictive treat bursting with cheesy goodness and bold flavor.

Ingredients

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Cheese

  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese or a blend of cheddar and mozzarella, cut into bite-sized cubes or sticks

Doritos Coating

  • 2 cups Doritos chips (any flavor), crushed into fine crumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/rice flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Frying

  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, enough for deep frying

Optional Spices

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheese Filling: Cut your cheese into small cubes or sticks, ensuring they’re bite-sized and easy to stuff inside the Doritos coating later.
  2. Crush the Doritos: Place Doritos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them into fine, crunchy crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands.
  3. Set Up the Breading Station: Mix the crushed Doritos crumbs in one bowl, flour in another, and lightly beaten eggs in a third bowl to create your breading and binding layers. Add optional spices to the Doritos crumbs if desired.
  4. Coat the Cheese: First, roll the cheese cubes in flour, then dip them in egg, and finally coat them thoroughly with crushed Doritos crumbs to ensure a crispy exterior. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and crumbs coating once more.
  5. Chill Before Frying: Place the coated cheese bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to help the coating set firmly and prevent cheese leakage during frying.
  6. Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the cheese-stuffed Doritos carefully in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  7. Drain and Serve: Remove fried bites from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

  • Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to prevent soggy or burnt coating.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches for even cooking and crispiness.
  • Use firm cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar to avoid leaking; softer cheeses may seep out.
  • Chill coated cheese before frying to help coating stick and seal in cheese.
  • Double coating (egg and Doritos crumbs) adds extra crunch and stability.
  • For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour.

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