Set up the breading station

• Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in a second and the panko in a third.
• Stir the smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt and black pepper into the panko.

Bread the mozzarella sticks

• Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, then seasoned panko.
• Repeat the egg and panko coating a second time for an extra crispy crust.

Freeze the sticks

• Arrange the breaded sticks on a tray and freeze until firm.

Make the hot honey glaze

• Melt the butter in a saucepan with the honey and hot sauce.
• Keep the glaze over low heat, stirring, so it does not thicken.

Fry the mozzarella sticks

• Heat the oil and fry the frozen sticks until deeply golden brown.
• Drain on a rack or paper towels.

Glaze and serve

• Immediately brush the hot sticks with the warm hot honey glaze.
• Serve right away while the cheese is melted.