Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Nashville hot chicken rub
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella sticks by cutting them in half if desired.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick with a piece of bacon.
- In a shallow dish, place flour, salt, and hot chicken rub. Mix well.
- In another bowl, beat the egg until well mixed.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated sticks on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the sticks in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
- Remove the sticks from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.