Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, a perfect blend of spicy and cheesy goodness. These golden, crunchy sticks are filled with gooey mozzarella and packed with flavor, making them the ultimate snack for game nights or cozy movie marathons. Quick to prepare and utterly irresistible, serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ inch sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 tsp Nashville hot chicken seasoning
- Oil for frying (canola recommended)
- Chili sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with Nashville hot seasoning.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place the breaded sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- In a deep skillet, heat approximately two inches of canola oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy—about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg