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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.
Nutrition Facts
Copycat Chili’s Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.