Flamin' Hot Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Get ready for a cheesy, spicy, crunchy explosion! These aren't your grandma's mozzarella sticks (unless your grandma is super cool and loves Hot Cheetos).

Ingredients

• 🧀Mozzarella string cheese sticks(12)
• 🌶️Flamin' Hot Cheetos(8 oz bag)
• 🍚All-purpose flour(1/2 cup)
• 🥚Eggs, beaten(2)
• 🥛Milk(1 tbsp)
• स्प्रेCooking spray

Instructions

1. 1.Unwrap the mozzarella sticks and pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps the coating stick!
2. 2.Crush the Flamin' Hot Cheetos into fine crumbs. A food processor works best, but a zip-top bag and a rolling pin will also do the trick (and provide some stress relief).
3. 3.Set up your dredging station: one bowl with flour, one bowl with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one bowl with the Hot Cheeto crumbs.
4. 4.Dredge each mozzarella stick first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally, generously coat it in the Hot Cheeto crumbs. Press the crumbs on firmly!
5. 5.For extra crunch and to prevent cheese leakage, repeat the egg and Cheeto coating process for a double layer of spicy goodness.
6. 6.Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This is crucial for keeping the cheese from melting too quickly in the air fryer.
7. 7.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
8. 8.Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. You might need to cook them in batches.
9. 9.Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the cheese is melty and gooey. Keep a close eye on them – air fryers can be feisty!
10. 10.Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (ranch or blue cheese are highly recommended to cool the 🔥).