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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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1 h 15 min
1 h 15 minNashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
what you need
Ingredients
mozzarella cheese (cut into big chunks)Dairy454 g
Italian seasoned bread crumbsBakery150 g
eggs (whisked)Other2 pieces
flourGrains100 g
saltSpices5 g
pepperSpices3 g
onion powderSpices4 g
garlic powderSpices6 g
paprikaSpices6 g- cayenne pepperSpices3 g
- brown sugarPantry15 g
- vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
- mayoPantry30 ml
sour creamDairy30 ml- dillSpices2 g
- dried parsleySpices2 g
per serving
Nutrition
473kcal
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Proteins
- 22 g
- Fat
- 33 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl ×3
Whisk
Tongs
Stockpot
Kitchen thermometer
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cut the mozzarella
- Cut the block of mozzarella into big chunks.
- Step 2
Set up the breading station
- Fill one bowl with the Italian seasoned bread crumbs.
- Fill a second bowl with the eggs and whisk them.
- Fill a third bowl with the flour.
- Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Step 3
Bread the cheese sticks
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, then egg wash, then bread crumbs.
- Repeat the coating a second time for a thick crust.
- Step 4
Freeze the sticks
- Place the breaded sticks in the freezer.
- Step 5
Make the ranch
- Mix the mayo, sour cream, dill, dried parsley and garlic powder.
- Step 6
Heat the oil
- Add a decent amount of vegetable oil to a pot and bring it to 350 degrees.
- Step 7
Make the hot seasoning
- In a small dish, combine the same seasoning mix and add brown sugar.
- Set aside.
- Step 8
Fry the mozzarella sticks
- Drop the sticks into the hot oil one at a time, carefully.
- Cook until nice and golden brown.
- Step 9
Sauce and serve
- Add some of the hot frying oil to the seasoning mix.
- Coat the fried sticks on both sides with the hot seasoning.
- Serve with the homemade ranch.