Description
Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a crunchy exterior with gooey, melty cheese and a spicy kick. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these irresistible bites are sure to create lasting memories around the table. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this mouthwatering appetizer that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Nashville hot chicken seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Hot sauce (to drizzle on top)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into thick sticks (about 1 inch wide).
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with hot chicken seasoning.
- Dip each stick in flour, then egg, and finally coat in panko.
- Freeze the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and drizzle with hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 115mg