Cut and freeze the mozzarella

• Slice the low-moisture mozzarella into ½–1 inch sticks.
• Lightly dust the sticks in flour.
• Freeze for 1 hour.

Bread the sticks

• Dip the frozen mozzarella into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumbs.
• Dip back into the egg and breadcrumbs again for a double coating.

Fry the mozzarella sticks

• Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry the mozzarella straight from frozen for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crispy.
• They are ready when they float to the top and look puffy.
• Don't overcrowd the pan.

Make the Nashville hot oil

• While the sticks fry, mix ½ cup of the hot frying oil with the cayenne, paprika, garlic powder and brown sugar.

Coat and serve

• As soon as the mozzarella sticks come out, brush or toss them in the hot oil while they're still steaming.
• Serve immediately with ranch.