Steven Universe - Mozzarella Sticks
Steven Universe - Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, block
- 6 ounces Doritos Nacho Cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water, or as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Take the block of mozzarella cheese. Cut it in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into 4 long, rectangular sticks, resulting in 8 sticks total.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the Doritos Nacho Cheese chips into a mortar. Using a pestle, crush the Doritos into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer the crushed Doritos crumbs into a clear mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the crushed Doritos in the bowl. Gradually add water, starting with 1/4 cup, and mix thoroughly with a spoon until a thick, paste-like consistency is achieved. The mixture should be thick enough to adhere well to the cheese sticks. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Take one mozzarella stick. Using a spoon or your hands, evenly coat the entire mozzarella stick with the Doritos-flour-water mixture, ensuring it is completely covered on all sides. Repeat this coating process for all the prepared mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil for deep frying in a pot or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully place one or two coated mozzarella sticks into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and appear crispy on all sides. Use tongs to remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Place the fried sticks on a paper towel-lined plate or a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Repeat the frying process for the remaining coated mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the hot, crispy mozzarella sticks immediately with ketchup for dipping.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Steven Universe - Mozzarella Sticks
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, block
- 6 ounces Doritos Nacho Cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water, or as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Take the block of mozzarella cheese. Cut it in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into 4 long, rectangular sticks, resulting in 8 sticks total.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the Doritos Nacho Cheese chips into a mortar. Using a pestle, crush the Doritos into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer the crushed Doritos crumbs into a clear mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the crushed Doritos in the bowl. Gradually add water, starting with 1/4 cup, and mix thoroughly with a spoon until a thick, paste-like consistency is achieved. The mixture should be thick enough to adhere well to the cheese sticks. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Take one mozzarella stick. Using a spoon or your hands, evenly coat the entire mozzarella stick with the Doritos-flour-water mixture, ensuring it is completely covered on all sides. Repeat this coating process for all the prepared mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil for deep frying in a pot or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully place one or two coated mozzarella sticks into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and appear crispy on all sides. Use tongs to remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Place the fried sticks on a paper towel-lined plate or a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Repeat the frying process for the remaining coated mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the hot, crispy mozzarella sticks immediately with ketchup for dipping.