Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
mozzarella cheese (string cheese sticks)
400 g
all-purpose flour
120 g
large eggs
2 pcs
panko breadcrumbs
200 g
buttermilk
240 ml
cayenne pepper
15 g
smoked paprika
10 g
garlic powder
8 g
onion powder
8 g
brown sugar
15 g
kosher salt
5 g
black pepper
3 g
vegetable oil
1000 ml
Instructions
Prepare the Nashville Hot Seasoning
Mix together the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the signature spicy Nashville seasoning.
Cut the Mozzarella
Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1cm thick sticks approximately 10cm long.
Set Up Breading Station
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with half of the Nashville seasoning.
Bread the Mozzarella Sticks
Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg mixture, then seasoned panko breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
Freeze the Breaded Sticks
Place breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to prevent cheese from melting during frying.
Heat the Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 175°C for deep frying.
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Fry the frozen mozzarella sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
Season and Serve
Immediately sprinkle the hot fried sticks with remaining Nashville seasoning while still hot. Serve immediately with ranch or marinara sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served immediately. Can be frozen before frying for up to 1 month.
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