Description
Chili’s Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer. They feature mozzarella cheese coated in a crispy breading and drenched in Nashville hot sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Nashville hot sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stick in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and toss with Nashville hot sauce.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste.
- Use fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Can substitute with vegan cheese for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, mozzarella sticks, spicy appetizer