Description
Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious appetizer that combines the flavors of crispy bacon, gooey mozzarella cheese, and spicy Nashville hot seasoning.
Ingredients
Mozzarella Sticks
Bacon
Hot Sauce
Butter
Spices (Cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper)
Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and spices in a bowl.
2. Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
3. Brush the bacon-wrapped sticks with the Nashville hot sauce mixture.
4. Freeze the wrapped sticks for 20 minutes to help them hold their shape.
5. Cook in an air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes until crispy.
Notes
Serve with cool and creamy dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese to balance the heat.
Pair with Southern-inspired bites like fried pickles or mini cornbread muffins.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50