Delicious Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Whole wheat bread crumbs are more nutritious, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

Slice the block of whole milk mozzarella into sticks, about the same size as those from Chili's.

Season the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs with garlic and herb seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Mix the flour and breadcrumbs together to avoid using an extra bowl.

Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl.

Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour, shaking off the excess.

Dip the floured mozzarella stick into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

Coat the egg-covered mozzarella stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to seal it in.

Return the mozzarella stick to the egg mixture for a second coating, then back into the breadcrumb mixture for a thicker crust.

Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes.

Heat about an inch of vegetable frying oil in a large skillet to the right temperature for frying.

Prepare a rack over a baking sheet to place the fried mozzarella sticks on after cooking.

In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup Frank's buffalo sauce, 2 tbsp butter, and 2 tbsp honey, and heat until combined.

Carefully drop the frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil, frying for a couple of minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on the rack to drain excess oil.

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