Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

Instructions

1. Prepare the coating stations
   In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In a second bowl, add the flour. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Cut the cheese
   Cut the mozzarella block into stick-shaped pieces.
3. Coat the mozzarella sticks
   Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then the egg, then the seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat the flour, egg and breadcrumb steps one more time for a thicker coating.
4. Freeze
   Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour before frying. This helps keep the cheese from melting too quickly.
5. Fry
   Heat oil in a pot or deep pan. Fry the mozzarella sticks until golden and crispy, then remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Make the hot oil
   In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and hot oil. Mix well.
7. Finish
   Brush the seasoned hot oil over the fried mozzarella sticks while they’re still hot.
8. Serve
   Serve right away while they’re hot and melty inside.