Hot Cheeto Mozzarella (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 cups of Flamin' Hot Cheetos (about 8.5 oz), smashed up.
02 - 12 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half.
03 - 1/2 cup plain flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon of salt (use kosher).
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
06 - 4 large eggs, room temp.
07 - Optional: parsley to sprinkle on top.
08 - Serve with blue cheese or ranch on the side.

# Instructions:

01 - Throw the Cheetos into a food processor and grind into fine crumbs.
02 - Set up three bowls: mix flour with garlic powder and salt in one, whisk eggs in another, and pour Cheeto crumbs into the third.
03 - Coat each cheese stick in the flour, then the eggs, and finally the crumb mix.
04 - Repeat by dipping in the eggs and crumbs again for a thicker layer.
05 - Put the coated sticks on parchment-lined trays and freeze them for at least half an hour.
06 - Set your air fryer to 390°F and spritz the sticks lightly with cooking spray.
07 - Cook the sticks for 4-6 minutes (work in batches) until they turn golden.
08 - Let the sticks cool slightly, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with your dressing of choice.

# Notes:

01 - Freezing them first is a must!
02 - Doubling the coating keeps the cheese inside.
03 - Cook a few at a time if needed.

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