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I've been wowing everyone at parties with my crunchy Doritos-coated mozzarella triangles. The idea hit me while watching my kids munching on their favorite chips. There's something magical about the way the cheese stretches against that spicy Doritos coating - nobody can say no! They've become our family movie night staple.
Crispy outside, gooey inside treat
This snack turns ordinary munching into something special. What I love most is how simple it is, yet people always gasp when they take that first bite. The Doritos coating brings a spicy kick while the mozzarella gets all melty inside. It's one of those dead-easy snacks that still makes guests think you went all out.
Shopping list
- Mozzarella: A nice 400g block cut into triangle shapes
- Doritos: One bag of spicy flavor, crushed up fine
- Oil: 1 liter for deep frying
- Flour: 50g for coating
- Eggs: 2 large ones, beaten well
- Spices: Smoked paprika cayenne powder garlic powder salt and pepper
- Sea salt flakes: For finishing touch
Step-by-step guide
- Cheese prep
- I slice my mozzarella into triangles about 1cm thick. This gives me around twenty pieces that I pat dry with paper towels.
- Homemade coating
- I pop my Doritos in the food processor until they're crumb-like. This trick makes them extra crunchy when fried.
- Dipping stations
- I set up three plates: seasoned flour beaten eggs and my Doritos crumbs. Each cheese piece gets dunked in exactly that order.
- Getting the coating right
- I make sure each cheese triangle is fully covered then let them chill in the fridge for 15 minutes so the coating sticks properly.
- Frying time
- With oil at 180°C I cook small batches of triangles for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Handy tips
I always double-coat each triangle to stop cheese from leaking out. Don't skip the fridge time - it really helps the coating stay put. I always keep my kitchen thermometer handy for perfect oil temp. And I never forget to sprinkle some sea salt flakes right after they come out of the oil.
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Serving suggestions
I like to serve these triangles piping hot with some homemade ranch dip or spicy salsa on the side. Leftovers can go in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. To get them crispy again, just pop them in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 180°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why rest before frying?
- Resting helps the coating stick to the cheese, so it won’t fall off during frying.
- → How to check oil temperature?
- A kitchen thermometer should show around 180°C. Without one, drop a small Doritos crumb—it should float and bubble right away.
- → Can I try other cheeses?
- Mozzarella works best as it melts without getting too runny. Cheddar is possible, but it won’t match mozzarella’s texture.
- → What Doritos flavor works best?
- Chilli Heatwave adds a spicy kick, but you can choose any flavor you prefer!
- → How to serve these bites?
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still hot and gooey. Pair with ranch or salsa for dipping.