Nashville Hot Mozz Sticks

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place flour and seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder) in a baking sheet and mix to create the first breading station.
  2. 2Crack eggs into a second baking sheet and whisk to create the egg wash station.
  3. 3Add Panko breadcrumbs, seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika), and lemon zest to a third baking sheet and mix to create the final breading station.
  4. 4Slice the mozzarella cheese into sticks.
  5. 5Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then in the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with the Panko mixture.
  6. 6Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and refrigerate.
  7. 7Prepare the dipping sauce by combining milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
  8. 8Chop fresh dill and chives.
  9. 9Add chopped dill and chives to the dipping sauce mixture.
  10. 10Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the dipping sauce.
  11. 11Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the dipping sauce and stir to combine.
  12. 12Prepare the Nashville hot oil by adding garlic powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a pinch of salt to a small container.
  13. 13Heat oil in a pan and fry the mozzarella sticks until golden brown and crispy.
  14. 14Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on a cooling rack.
  15. 15Pour hot oil over the spices for the Nashville hot oil and mix.
  16. 16Brush the Nashville hot oil mixture over the fried mozzarella sticks.
  17. 17Serve the Nashville hot mozzarella sticks with the prepared dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • eggs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • lemon zest
  • mozzarella cheese
  • milk
  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • fresh dill
  • chives
  • lemon juice
  • brown sugar

Equipment

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