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.

Cut Italian style mozzarella cheese into slices about 1 inch thick.

For two people, use one package of mozzarella cheese, yielding about seven sticks.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

In another bowl, crack 4 eggs and whisk them, ensuring no shell gets in.

In a third bowl, prepare plain breadcrumbs and season with salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and garlic and herb seasoning.

Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, coating evenly.

Dip the floured mozzarella stick into the egg, ensuring all sides are coated.

Pack the egg-coated mozzarella stick into the seasoned breadcrumbs.

For extra coating, dip the mozzarella stick back into the egg and then back into the breadcrumbs.

Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 1 hour.

In a pot, combine half a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's Nashville hot wing sauce with 1/2 cup of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo wing sauce and a little butter, bringing it to a simmer.

Heat vegetable oil in a Presto deep fryer to 350°F.

Fry the mozzarella sticks two at a time for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and drain on paper towels.

Serve the fried mozzarella sticks with the sauce in a bowl for dipping or brush the sauce on if preferred.

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