Bacon-Wrapped Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks

Get ready for the ultimate munchie upgrade! These mozzarella sticks are wrapped in crispy bacon, coated in fiery crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and fried until perfectly golden. Each bite delivers a smoky, spicy, cheesy explosion — with a gooey cheese pull that’ll make your tastebuds lose their mind. Perfect for parties, late-night cravings, or when you just want to flex in the snack game. Dip them in ranch, spicy mayo, or marinara for the full experience!

Ingredients:

• 10 mozzarella string cheese sticks
• 2 cups Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
• 10 slices of thin bacon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• Toothpicks (optional)
• Oil for frying

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Instructions:

1. Crush the Cheetos:
   • Blend or smash the Hot Cheetos into fine crumbs.
2. Wrap the cheese sticks:
   • Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of bacon.
   • Secure the ends with a toothpick if needed.
3. Set up coating stations:
   • Bowl 1: Flour
   • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
   • Bowl 3: Crushed Hot Cheetos
4. Coat them up:
   • Roll each bacon-wrapped stick in flour.
   • Dip into the egg wash.
   • Roll generously in the Cheeto crumbs.
   • (Optional: Double dip for extra thick crunch.)
5. Freeze:
   • Freeze the coated sticks for at least 30 minutes.
     (Super important so the cheese doesn’t ooze out.)
6. Fry:
   • Heat oil to 350°F.
   • Fry the sticks for 1–2 minutes until bacon is crispy and outside is deep red.
   • Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve:
   • Remove toothpicks if used.
   • Serve with ranch, spicy mayo, or even nacho cheese dip!

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Extra Tips:

• Want even more heat? Mix a little cayenne into the Cheeto crumbs.
• For a healthier version, air fry at 390°F for about 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway.