Craving something cheesy, spicy, and savory at the same time? This Nashville Hot Mozzarella Stick is just what you need! Imagine the classic mozzarella sticks you love but with a bold, spicy twist that takes them to the next level. Coated in a crispy, and brushed of Nashville hot sauce, each bite delivers that perfect balance of heat and comfort. Paired with a creamy homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, these mozzarella sticks are the ultimate appetizer or snack for spice lovers.
Mozzarella Sticks 1. Cut mozzarella cheese into 3×2 inch and set aside. Whisk together egg and water in a medium mixing bowl. 2. In plate, mixing together breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Coat the mozzarella cheese respectively with egg wash, breading, egg wash and then breading again. Place it into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1 hour.
Nashville Hot Sauce 1. In a pan fry, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Fry the mozzarella sticks until both sides nice and golden. 2. After the mozzarella sticks is cooked, rest it on a cooling rack to remove excess oil. 3. Combine ground cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl then carefully pour the hot oil that is used to fry mozzarella sticks. Mix thoroughly. 4. Brush spicy oil to the mozzarella sticks one by one on all sides, then place them onto a plate. Serve with ranch dressing immediately. Enjoy!
Ranch Dressing 1. Combine all the ranch dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl then stir until well combined. Rest in the fridge until ready to use.