Homemade Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks - Chili's Copycat Recipe - Yummy Flavors Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb block of whole milk mozzarella cheese, sliced into thick sticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, whisked
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Avocado oil for frying
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp hot sauce
• Salt to taste