Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks with a Spicy Kick
Delightfully crispy mozzarella sticks infused with a spicy, smoky heat, perfect for snacking or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Freeze the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip in egg mixture, and roll in breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- For air frying, cook the sticks in a single layer for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; for frying, cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked sticks to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These sticks can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg