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hot honey mozzarella sticks

Hot honey mozzarella sticks

Crispy mozzarella sticks with a spicy kick! These sticks are breaded and fried to perfection, then drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey for the ultimate snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Servings: 36 sticks
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 36 mozzarella sticks* * I used the Natural and Kosher brand and they are pretty thin. Amount may vary by size of sticks.
  • ½ c all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cup homestyle bread crumbs

Method
 

  1. Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and setting it aside.
  2. Set up your breading station with flour and the spices in a shallow bowl, the eggs in a another bowl, and the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  3. Remove the cheese sticks from their packaging and bread each one starting from the seasoned flour, then dipping in egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
  4. Place the breaded sticks on the baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet into the freezer and freeze for at least 60 minutes for the best results.
  6. When time is almost up, heat oil to 350F in a sauce pan over medium-low heat.
  7. Fry the sticks for approximately1- 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan so the oil maintains its temperature.
  8. Place fried sticks on a cooling rack set over a paper towel.
  9. Whisk together the honey and hot sauce and toss the fried sticks in the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.