Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Take everything you love about Nashville hot chicken and swap the chicken for gooey mozzarella. These spicy, cheesy sticks are breaded in a panko-parmesan crust and finished with a buttery cayenne glaze that screams bold Southern flavor. Perfect for snacking or game day!
Servings: 12 sticks
Equipment
- Freezer
- Frying Pan or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 block low-moisture mozzarella cheese cut into sticks
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour optional
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
For the Nashville Hot Glaze:
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1-2 tablespoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- Salt to taste
For Serving:
- 1 jar marinara sauce warmed
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Cheese
- Cut mozzarella into sticks.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour to prevent melting.
Step 2: Bread the Cheese
- Set up dredging bowls: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumb/parmesan mixture.
- Coat each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Double coat with egg + breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Freeze again for 20–30 minutes.
Step 3: Fry Until Golden
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Make the Hot Glaze
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in cayenne, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and salt.
- Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Toss & Serve
- Drizzle or toss mozzarella sticks in glaze. Garnish with parsley and serve with marinara
Notes
Pro Tip: Freeze well before frying to prevent cheese blowouts.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
