Description
Bold, spicy flavors combine in these crispy bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 mozzarella sticks
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Nashville Hot seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30-60 minutes.
- Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Dredge each bacon-wrapped stick in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Rest the breaded sticks in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer.
- Fry the sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dips.
Notes
For best results, fry immediately after breading, or freeze for brief periods to achieve ideal crunch.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: bacon, mozzarella sticks, appetizer, Nashville Hot, frying