Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos
Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos are a crispy, golden snack filled with gooey, melty cheese inside a crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos shell. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, this quick and easy recipe delivers addictive crunch and creamy cheese in every bite, making it an irresistible treat for movie nights, game days, or anytime cravings strike.
- Author: Judy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as a snack
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base Ingredients
- Nacho Cheese Doritos – enough to make multiple sandwiches
- Cheese Filling (Mozzarella or cheese blend) – about 1 cup, shredded or grated
- All-Purpose Flour – ½ cup for dusting and coating
- Eggs – 2 large, beaten
- Cooking Oil – enough for deep frying (about 2 cups)
Optional Seasonings
- Paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Garlic Powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Chili Flakes – ¼ teaspoon
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: Grate your chosen cheese or blend it well if using a soft cheese to make stuffing easier. Ensure the cheese is at room temperature for optimal melting.
- Stuff the Doritos: Take two or three Doritos chips and sandwich a small spoonful of cheese between them, pressing gently to help them stick together.
- Coat the Stuffed Chips: Lightly dust each stuffed Doritos sandwich with flour to create a dry surface. Then dip them fully in the beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage for a better frying crispness.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or fryer, heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C). Maintaining this temperature is crucial to prevent sogginess and achieve a perfect golden fry.
- Fry Until Golden: Carefully place the coated Doritos into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the exterior is crispy, golden, and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried cheese-stuffed Doritos using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy snacks and achieve crispiness.
- Use a moderate amount of cheese to prevent leaking while frying.
- Double-dip in flour and egg for a firm coating that keeps the filling intact during frying.
- Use fresh Doritos as stale chips may crumble and not hold the cheese well.
- Serve immediately to enjoy them hot, crispy, and melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 pieces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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