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Copycat Chili’s Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Servings 4
Author Kelly

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lb part‑skim mozzarella cut into ~2″ × ½″ sticks
  • 1 cup flour with 1 tsp each kosher salt & paprika + ½ tsp cayenne
  • 2 eggs + 1 Tbsp hot sauce for egg wash
  • 2 cups panko
  • Canola oil for frying

Spicy Oil Glaze:

  • 2 Tbsp cayenne 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp paprika, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt
  • Plus ~½ cup hot oil from frying

Instructions

  1. Bread each stick: flour → egg → panko. Repeat for max crunch.
  2. Freeze for at least 1 hour (or overnight) so they don’t melt too fast.
  3. Fry at 350°F for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Mix spice glaze with hot oil and brush onto sticks immediately.
  5. Serve hot with ranch and get ready for that pull.