Directions
- 1Add 1 cup of plain flour to a bowl.
- 2Add 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs to a separate bowl.
- 3Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder to the breadcrumbs.
- 4Add 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumbs.
- 5Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the breadcrumbs.
- 6Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder to the breadcrumbs.
- 7Add 2 large pinches of salt to the breadcrumbs.
- 8Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the breadcrumbs.
- 9Mix the breadcrumbs and spices thoroughly.
- 10Crack 3 eggs into a third bowl.
- 11Add 1 tablespoon of water to the eggs.
- 12Whisk the eggs and water until well combined.
- 13Cut the 2-pound block of mozzarella cheese into 1/2-inch strips.
- 14Dip each mozzarella strip into the egg mixture.
- 15Then dip the egg-coated strip into the plain flour.
- 16Dip the floured strip back into the egg mixture.
- 17Dip the strip into the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- 18Dip the strip back into the egg mixture for a second time.
- 19Finally, dip the strip into the seasoned breadcrumbs for a second coating.
- 20Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking tray with a wire rack.
- 21Freeze the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 22Prepare the ranch dipping sauce by combining 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 package of ranch seasoning dip mix, and 1/4 cup of buttermilk in a small bowl.
- 23Add 1 tablespoon of dill weed to the ranch mixture.
- 24Whisk the ranch ingredients until smooth.
- 25Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- 26Carefully place the frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil.
- 27Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 28Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- 29Pour a small amount of oil from the frying pan into a clean bowl.
- 30Add the same dry seasonings used for the breadcrumbs to the oil.
- 31Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the seasoned oil.
- 32Mix the hot oil seasoning well.
- 33Brush the hot oil seasoning mixture over the fried mozzarella sticks.
- 34Serve the Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks with the prepared ranch dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 pounds mozzarella cheese block
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 package ranch seasoning dip mix
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
Equipment
bowlfrying panbaking traywhiskcutting boardknifetongs
Tips
- Freeze the breaded mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape and prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Move quickly when seasoning the fried mozzarella sticks with the hot oil mixture, as they can melt rapidly.
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