Nacho Chip Mozzarella Sticks
Halved mozzarella string cheese coated in flour, egg, and crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips, frozen, then fried until golden and crunchy.
Equipment
- Deep pot
- Three shallow dishes
- Slotted spoon
- Frying thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut in half
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips coarsely crushed
- 3 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Cooking
- Freeze. Freeze the halved cheese sticks for 30 minutes.
- Coat. Roll each piece in flour, then egg, then the crushed chips.
- Set. Freeze the coated pieces for another 30 minutes.
- Fry. Fry at 350 degrees F in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
- Drain. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a dip.
Notes
Substitutions: Ranch or cheddar flavored chips change the flavor, and the sticks can be air fried at 400 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes.
Tips: Keep the cheese frozen until the oil is ready and fry in small batches.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat in an oven or air fryer.
Nutrition is calculated for 1 of 6 servings (4 pieces each) and is an estimate.