Nashville Hot Beef Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in these Nashville Hot Beef Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks that combine crispy bacon and gooey cheese with a spicy kick. Perfect for game day or a delicious snack at home!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Beef Bacon
- Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
- Nashville Hot Seasoning
- Flour
- Eggs
- Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Start by cutting the mozzarella sticks in half if they are too long. This will make them easier to wrap with bacon.
- Take your beef bacon and sprinkle the Nashville hot seasoning generously over each slice. This ensures every layer is loaded with flavor.
- Take a half mozzarella stick and wrap a slice of seasoned beef bacon around it, making sure to cover it completely. Secure the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- In one bowl, place flour; in another, beat some eggs. You’ll use these to coat the wrapped mozzarella sticks.
- Dip each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and back into the flour for a double coating. This will give your sticks an extra crispy texture.
- In a deep pan or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying. If you are using an air fryer, preheat it to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully place the coated mozzarella sticks in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. If using an air fryer, cook for about 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let them cool for a minute.
- Serve the mozzarella sticks hot, drizzled with a bit of extra hot seasoning or your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or blue cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: You can prepare the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks in advance and freeze them. Adjust the spice level by reducing the amount of Nashville hot seasoning or pairing with a sweet dipping sauce.