Description
Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate snack that infuses any gathering with flavor and excitement. Imagine biting into gooey mozzarella wrapped in a spicy, crunchy coating. These delightful treats are perfect for sharing (or not) and are sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting game night or movie marathons, these sticks will be the highlight of your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Nashville hot chicken seasoning
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: Dipping sauce (ranch or marinara)
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with Nashville hot chicken seasoning.
- Coat each mozzarella stick first in flour, shake off excess, then dip in egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test readiness by dropping in a breadcrumb; it should sizzle.
- Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (76g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg