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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks)Dairy450 g
  • eggs (beaten, for egg wash)Dairy2 pieces
  • breadcrumbs (seasoned)Bakery200 g
  • cayenne pepper (for breadcrumbs)Spices2 g
  • onion powder (for breadcrumbs)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for breadcrumbs)Spices2 g
  • pepper (for breadcrumbs)Spices1 g
  • salt (for breadcrumbs)Spices2 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • cayenne pepper (for hot sauce)Spices4 g
  • onion powder (for hot sauce)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for hot sauce)Spices2 g
  • brown sugar (for hot sauce)Pantry15 g
  • paprika (for hot sauce)Spices3 g
  • salt (for hot sauce)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

414kcal

Carbs
28 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the mozzarella

    • Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks.
    • Set up a breading station with the beaten eggs in one bowl and the breadcrumbs seasoned with cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt in another.
    Step 1
  2. Bread the sticks

    • Dip each mozzarella stick into the egg wash, then coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
    • Repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb coating a second time for a double coating.
    Step 2
  3. Freeze

    • Place the breaded sticks on a tray and freeze until firm.
    Step 3
  4. Make the Nashville hot sauce

    • Combine cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, paprika and salt.
    • Whisk the spices into hot oil to make the Nashville hot sauce.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the mozzarella sticks

    • Heat the oil to 350 °F (175 °C).
    • Fry the frozen sticks until golden and crisp.
    • Toss the fried sticks in the Nashville hot sauce and serve.
    Step 5