Nashville Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Sticks
- BUBBL’R triple berry breez’r for serving
- 1 block whole milk mozzarella low moisture
- 1 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. EACH: cayenne pepper, salt, & black pepper
- neutral frying oil
For the Nashville Hot Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp. hot sauce or sriracha
- ranch for serving
Instructions
For the Mozzarella Sticks
- Slice the low moisture mozzarella into thick slices, about ½” thick.
- Set up your battering station with three bowls. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, add the eggs and beat until smooth. In the third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and seasonings together.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick through the flour, then the beaten eggs, then the panko mixture. Use your fingers to pat the breadcrumbs into the mozzarella sticks. For extra coating, dredge the mozzarella sticks back into the eggs then back into the breadcrumbs.
- Place on a flat plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper in a single layer to freeze 10-15 minutes.
For the Nashville Hot Sauce
- While the mozzarella sticks freeze, combine the butter, brown sugar, and honey into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is just beginning to bubble.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and hot sauce to taste. Keep over low heat so that the sauce doesn’t thicken up.
To Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
- Bring a sauce pan with 4-5” of neutral frying oil to 350F. Working in small batches of 2-3 sticks, fry until deeply golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
To Serve
- Working fast, brush the mozzarella sticks with the Nashville hot sauce. Enjoy immediately with ranch on the side, and BUBBL’R triple berry breez’r for a complementary refreshment!
- If needed, reheat in the oven at 400F for 4-5 minutes.