Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
mozzarella cheese (block)
400 g
all-purpose flour
100 g
large eggs
2 pcs
panko breadcrumbs
150 g
vegetable oil
500 ml
Nashville Hot Seasoning
cayenne pepper
2 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
kosher salt
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare mozzarella sticks
Cut mozzarella into 1 cm thick sticks, approximately 8-10 cm long.
Freeze the cheese sticks
Place cut mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for 15 minutes to prevent melting during frying.
Set up breading station
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with half the Nashville seasoning.
Bread the mozzarella sticks
Coat frozen sticks in flour, then egg, then seasoned panko. Press breadcrumbs firmly to ensure good coverage.
Heat frying oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 175°C for frying.
Fry mozzarella sticks
Fry breaded sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pot.
Apply hot seasoning
While sticks are hot, sprinkle with remaining Nashville hot seasoning mix for extra crunch and heat.
Serve immediately
Serve hot with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispiness. Do not microwave.
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