Spicy Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 cups (8.5 oz) Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed into crumbs.
02 - 12 string cheese sticks, sliced in half.
03 - 1/2 cup plain flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic seasoning.
06 - 4 large eggs, at room temp.
07 - Chopped parsley for topping.
08 - Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.

# Instructions:

01 - Blend Cheetos in a food processor until super fine.
02 - Set up three containers for flour, eggs (beaten), and the Cheeto crumbs.
03 - Roll each cheese stick in flour first, then dip in eggs, then crumbs.
04 - Redo the egg and crumb coat for an extra layer.
05 - Arrange on parchment and freeze them for 30-60 minutes.
06 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F and spray sticks with oil.
07 - Cook for 4-6 minutes per batch until crispy and golden.
08 - Cool for a sec, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve with the dip.

# Notes:

01 - Freezing before cooking is a must.
02 - Double coating helps avoid leaks.
03 - Cook in batches if needed.

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