Copycat Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

If you, like me, have been seeing endless videos of people trying for the most epic cheese pull with Chili’s Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, then this copycat recipe is for you. Whether or not you live close enough to a Chili’s to get your hands on these, making them at home is guaranteed to get you a better cheese pull. Plus, they're shockingly easy to make. The mozzarella sticks are glazed in the sauce you’d normally see on Nashville hot chicken. It’s spicy and smoky with a little bit of sweetness. Serve these with ranch dressing to help mellow out the spiciness of the sauce—if you are at Chili’s it's a must. Round out the meal with our version of Chili’s Hot Honey Chicken Crispers to make your own triple dipper.

Tip: Be very careful when dipping into the hot oil! Make sure your ladle and bowl are both heatproof for high temperatures.

The mozzarella sticks can be breaded and kept frozen for up to 1 month. After their initial freeze, transfer them to a tightly sealed freezer-safe bag. Once fried, the mozzarella sticks are best eaten while still warm. If you have leftovers, I recommend heating them back up in an air fryer!

Did you try making these? Let us know how it went in the comments!