Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks 

Ingredients

• 8 oz Low‑Moisture Mozzarella (Block, cut into ½‑inch sticks)
• 1 cup All‑Purpose Flour (For dredging)
• 2 large Eggs (Beaten with water)
• 2 Tbsp Water (Mixed with eggs for wash)
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese style, extra‑crunchy)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ½ tsp Brown Sugar
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp Onion Powder
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (For deep‑frying, high smoke point)
• ¼ cup Mayonnaise (Base for dip)
• 2 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce (Mix into mayo for dip)
• 2 Tbsp Additional Nashville Hot Seasoning (Extra for tossing after fry)

Instructions

1. Slice the mozzarella

   Trim the block of low‑moisture mozzarella and cut it into sticks about ½ inch thick, roughly 12 sticks total.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare dredging stations

   Set out three shallow bowls: one with 1 cup flour, one with the egg wash (2 beaten eggs + 2 Tbsp water), and a third with another cup of flour. Have a fourth bowl ready with the egg wash again, and a fifth bowl with 1 cup panko.

   Time: PT5M

3. Double‑coat the cheese sticks

   Working one stick at a time, dip it in flour, tap off excess, dip in egg wash, back into flour, dip again in egg wash, and finally roll in panko until fully covered.

   Time: PT10M

4. Freeze the coated sticks

   Lay the coated sticks on a parchment‑lined tray, making sure they don’t touch, and place the tray in the freezer for at least 15 minutes until firm.

   Time: PT15M

5. Heat the oil

   Fill a deep pot with enough vegetable oil to submerge the sticks and heat to 350°F (175°C) using a thermometer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry the mozzarella sticks

   Working in small batches, lower the frozen sticks into the oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and the cheese is molten inside.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Drain and season

   Remove the sticks with a slotted spoon, let excess oil drip off, then place them in a bowl with the Nashville hot seasoning blend (paprika, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder) and toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT2M

8. Prepare the dip

   Mix ¼ cup mayonnaise with 2 Tbsp sriracha and a pinch of the Nashville hot seasoning for extra kick.

   Time: PT1M

9. Serve

   Arrange the hot mozzarella sticks on a serving plate with the sriracha mayo on the side. Enjoy immediately while the cheese is still gooey.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

720

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

1 g