Cheese Stuffed Doritos: A Crispy, Gooey Treat in Your Pressure Cooker
These Cheese Stuffed Doritos are filled with gooey mozzarella, double-coated in seasoned flour and egg for the perfect crunch, then deep fried to golden perfection. A spicy, crispy appetizer or snack that hits every time!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for flour and spice blend
- 1 Slotted spoon for lifting from oil
- 1 Wire rack for cooling
- 1 Kitchen thermometer to monitor oil temperature
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 400 g Mozzarella firm block for slicing
- 180 g Chilli Heatwave Doritos crushed or whole
- 4 cups Vegetable or Sunflower Oil for deep frying
- 50 g Flour for coating
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Slice your mozzarella into rectangles or triangles to fit between two Dorito chips.
- Mix flour with smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Sandwich a slice of mozzarella between two Dorito chips gently.
- Coat each sandwich in seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs to fully coat.
- Repeat flour and egg dip to double coat the sandwich.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) in a deep pan or fryer.
- Fry stuffed Doritos in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels or wire rack.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while hot and serve warm.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rPxKizTbvqI%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
Serve with your favorite dips like sour cream or salsa for extra zing. Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer to regain crunch.