Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks | Chili's Copycat Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese sticks

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

String cheese is a more affordable option with similar taste.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: store-brand hot sauce

Store-brand hot sauce is usually cheaper.

Divide mozzarella cheese into 4 portions.

Prepare a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.

In a bowl, mix garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, brown sugar, and salt to create the Nashville hot seasoning.

Dip each mozzarella portion in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot until hot.

Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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