Nashville-Style Mozzarella Sticks with Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb mozzarella, cut into 3×2 inch pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp water
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp chives, dried or fresh
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp parsley, dried or fresh
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar