Description
Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are a flavor-packed delight that will elevate any gathering. With their golden, crunchy exterior and gooey cheese interior, these irresistible snacks are perfect for game day, movie nights, or simply satisfying your cravings. Drizzled with hot sauce, they offer a spicy kick that keeps you reaching for more. Easy to make and customize, these mozzarella sticks promise an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Nashville hot chicken seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Hot sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into 1-inch thick sticks.
- Set up a breading station: coat each stick in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in panko mixed with Nashville hot seasoning.
- Freeze the coated sticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels and drizzle with hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, double bread the cheese sticks by repeating the egg and breadcrumb coating process. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of Nashville hot seasoning used. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavors.