Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks offer a spicy twist on a classic appetizer.They combine crunchy coating, melted cheese, and bold Nashville flavors.Perfect for parties or snacking, they deliver satisfying heat and texture.Easy to prepare, they impress guests with every spicy bite.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust heat)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
For Nashville Hot Oil:
- ¼ cup hot oil from fryer
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- In one bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place beaten eggs in a second bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs and cayenne to a third bowl.
- Dip each cheese stick into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.
- Freeze again for 10 minutes to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry mozzarella sticks for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Double-coating prevents cheese from melting out.
- Freezing is essential for maintaining structure.
- Adjust cayenne for milder or hotter sticks.
- Panko gives a crispier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
- Serve with cooling dips like ranch or blue cheese.