# Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Perfectly crispy, spicy, and irresistibly cheesy mozzarella sticks, ready in under 15 minutes!

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb mozzarella
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 0 peanut oil
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 cup mayo
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp chives
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp sugar

## Instructions

1. Cut mozzarella into 3x2 inch pieces.
2. In a bowl, whisk together egg and water.
3. Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
4. Dip each mozzarella stick into the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for double breading.
5. Freeze breaded mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes.
6. Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry mozzarella sticks for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
8. Drain on a cooling rack.
9. In a small pot, combine all Nashville hot sauce ingredients.
10. Whisk until butter melts, simmer for 1-2 minutes, then set aside.
11. Mix all buttermilk ranch ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
12. Brush warm mozzarella sticks with Nashville hot sauce and serve with buttermilk ranch.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- baking sheet
- deep fryer
- small pot
- whisk
- tongs
- pastry brush

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrFwXN9y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/992a15ee-2b8f-48e0-accf-aba715cdb2b0
- Extracted: 2025-03-28

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