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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Recipe from Arsenio Eats, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 23 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. These Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are extra crispy on the outside and molten on the inside, coated in a spicy‑sweet hot oil that delivers a fiery kick. Freezing the sticks before frying ensures maximum crunch, and the quick brush of hot oil gives them their signature heat.

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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks by Arsenio Eats, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Slice the low‑moisture mozzarella into ½‑1 inch sticks, lightly dust them with flour, and freeze for 1 hour.

  2. Dip the frozen mozzarella sticks into the beaten eggs, coat with breadcrumbs, then dip again in eggs and breadcrumbs for a double coating.

  3. Heat oil to 350°F and fry the mozzarella sticks straight from frozen for 2–3 minutes, until golden, crispy, and puffed; do not overcrowd the pan.

  4. While frying, combine the hot oil, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar to create the Nashville hot oil.

  5. Immediately after removing the sticks, brush or toss them in the hot oil while still steaming.

  6. Serve right away with ranch dressing.

Tips while you cook

Freeze before coating
Freeze the sliced mozzarella sticks for 1 hour before dusting and coating.
Double dip for extra crust
Dip the frozen sticks in beaten eggs and breadcrumbs twice to build a thicker coating.
Fry from frozen, avoid crowding
Fry the sticks straight from frozen for 2–3 minutes; do not overcrowd the pan.
Brush with hot oil immediately
After frying, brush or toss the sticks in the hot oil while they are still steaming.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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