Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos
A fun and easy snack made by frying cheese-filled Doritos for a crunchy, gooey treat perfect for game nights or parties.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos
- 1 bag Doritos (any flavor you enjoy) Nacho Cheese is the default, but Cool Ranch and spicy flavors work well too.
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) Can be substituted with Neufchatel or drained ricotta.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella) Pepper Jack adds a kick.
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten) For breading.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Regular, panko, or crushed cornflakes can be used.
- oil for frying Use enough for deep frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Take a Dorito, add a small amount of the cheese mixture on top, and cover it with another Dorito to create a sandwich.
- In separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each Dorito sandwich first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese-stuffed Doritos until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy during game night!
Notes
Pay attention to oil temperature – it should be medium heat to prevent burning. Chilling the breaded pieces for 15-20 minutes before frying helps to seal them. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.