Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8.5 oz (6 cups) Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed.
02 - 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved.
03 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature.
07 - Parsley for garnish.
08 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Process Cheetos in food processor until fine crumbs.
02 - Prepare three bowls: flour mixture, beaten eggs, and Cheeto crumbs.
03 - Dip each cheese stick in flour, then eggs, then Cheetos.
04 - Dip again in eggs and Cheetos for double coating.
05 - Place on parchment and freeze 30-60 minutes.
06 - Preheat to 390°F, spray sticks with cooking spray.
07 - Air fry 4-6 minutes until golden, working in batches.
08 - Let cool briefly, garnish with parsley, serve with dressing.

# Notes:

01 - Must freeze before cooking.
02 - Double coating prevents leaks.
03 - Work in batches if needed.

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