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Four honey chipotle fried mozzarella sticks on a rack.
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Honey Chipotle Fried Mozzarella

This is my favorite appetizer ever. I served this honey chipotle fried mozzarella with ranch, but you can use blue cheese, marinara, or any sauce you like.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Mozzarella cheese low moisture*
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ⅓ cup chipotle sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Cut cheese into long thick even slices. About 1/2 inch thick.
  • Combine the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, and granulated garlic in a shallow dish and set it aside.
  • Whisk the eggs and milk and set it aside.
  • Put a cheese stick in the flour and cover it completely. Next, dip it into the egg and make sure all the flour is covered, and shake off any excess egg. Then roll it in the breadcrumbs. After that, dip the same cheese stick into the egg again and then into the breadcrumbs one more time. You only need to use flour once, but use the egg and breadcrumbs twice. Repeat this same process with all the cheese sticks.
  • Freeze the cheese sticks for 30 minutes. While the cheese sticks are in the freezer, prepare the honey chipotle sauce. All you have to do is combine the honey and chipotle sauce in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. This should take a few minutes. Once it comes to a simmer, remove it from the heat and taste it. If you want it sweeter, add more honey. If you want it spicier, add more chipotle sauce or cayenne pepper.
  • Heat some vegetable or canola oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the cheese sticks for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush the mozzarella sticks with the honey chipotle sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to coat the mozzarella sticks two times. The cheese is thick, and one layer won’t be enough to keep it inside. If you only coat it once, the cheese might leak out when you fry it.
  • It is crucial that you freeze the mozzarella after coating it in the breadcrumbs for at least 30 minutes, otherwise, it will fall apart while it fries.
  • Use low-moisture mozzarella cheese for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 2mg