Description
Irresistible cheese stuffed doritos merge crispy corn chips with gooey melted cheese in a mouthwatering snack. Crunchy appetizers deliver bold flavors that will satisfy hunger and delight taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable or sunflower oil for frying
- 14 ounces (400g) block of mozzarella, low-moisture
- 6.4 ounces (180g) bag of chilli heatwave Doritos
- 1/3 cup (50g) flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice mozzarella into thin triangular shapes, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Create three separate coating stations: seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and finely ground Doritos crumbs using a food processor.
- Carefully dip each cheese triangle first into flour, completely coating and shaking off excess, then immerse in egg mixture, and finally roll thoroughly in crushed Doritos.
- Allow coated cheese triangles to rest on a clean surface for 10-15 minutes, which helps coating adhere better during frying.
- Prepare deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heating vegetable oil to precisely 180°C/350°F using a cooking thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Gently lower cheese triangles into hot oil, frying in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 1-2 minutes until exterior turns golden brown and crispy, watching for slight cheese leakage which indicates perfect cooking.
- Remove fried cheese triangles using a slotted spoon, placing them on a wire cooling rack to drain excess oil.
- Immediately sprinkle with fine salt while still hot to enhance flavor and create a delightful crispy texture.
Notes
- Slice cheese precisely to ensure even coating and consistent melting during frying.
- Use fresh, cold mozzarella for best texture and minimal leakage when deep-fried.
- Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to create unique taste variations.
- Freeze cheese triangles for 15-20 minutes before coating to prevent rapid melting during frying, ensuring a crispy exterior and gooey interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg