Description
Crispy Doritos-Crusted Cheese Bombs bring Mexican-inspired snacking to new heights with crunchy, golden exterior and molten cheese center. Cheese lovers will devour these irresistible appetizers that deliver maximum flavor and satisfying crunch in each spectacular bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut in half to make 24 pieces)
- 2 cups nacho cheese Doritos (crushed finely)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Craft a decadent cheese blend by whisking cream cheese, cheddar, monterey jack, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder into a homogeneous, velvety mixture.
- Gently separate a Dorito chip’s layers, delicately introducing a precise dollop of cheese filling without compromising the chip’s structural integrity. Utilize a piping tool or trimmed plastic bag for meticulous placement.
- Ignite vegetable oil in a deep vessel, maintaining a precise temperature of 350F. Validate oil readiness by testing with a bread fragment – golden sizzle indicates optimal frying conditions.
- Execute strategic frying by gently submerging stuffed Doritos into bubbling oil. Rotate chips periodically, ensuring uniform caramelization and crisp texture. Preserve oil temperature by avoiding overcrowding, processing chips in strategic batches.
- Extract golden-brown morsels using slotted utensils, transferring onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess lipids. Permit brief cooling to stabilize filling and enhance textural integrity before presenting these crispy, molten delicacies.
Notes
- Choose chips that are sturdy and intact to prevent breaking during stuffing, ensuring a perfect crispy vessel for the gooey cheese filling.
- Keep cheese mixture cold before stuffing to maintain structure and make handling easier, preventing messy leaks during frying.
- Test oil temperature carefully to guarantee crispy exterior without burning, using a thermometer for precise heat control.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or gouda for unique flavor profiles that complement the Doritos’ seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg