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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy and delicious twist on a classic appetizer, featuring crispy breaded mozzarella sticks coated in a fiery Nashville hot sauce and served with a creamy buttermilk ranch dressing.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb mozzarella, cut into 3×2 inch pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp chives, dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp parsley, dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
  2. Dip each mozzarella piece into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and salt.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and honey to create the Nashville hot sauce.
  6. Coat the fried mozzarella sticks in the Nashville hot sauce.
  7. For the buttermilk ranch dressing, combine mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, chives, lemon juice, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
  8. Serve the Nashville hot mozzarella sticks with the buttermilk ranch dressing on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
  • For a healthier option, consider baking the mozzarella sticks instead of frying.
  • These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.

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