VIRAL NASHVILLE HOT MOZZARELLA STICKS 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.

Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl.

Add plain flour to a separate bowl.

In another bowl, mix Italian breadcrumbs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and onion powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of water to the egg mixture and mix well.

Cut mozzarella cheese sticks and place them in the freezer to freeze for about 22 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot, ensuring it's deep enough to submerge the mozzarella sticks.

Check the oil temperature with a thermometer, aiming for 350°F.

Once the oil is ready, dip each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Carefully place the coated mozzarella sticks in the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oil and drain on paper towels.

In a bowl, mix the remaining seasonings with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and some hot oil to create a sauce.

Drizzle the hot sauce mixture over the fried mozzarella sticks before serving.

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