Chili’s copycat hot mozzarella sticks – Peas, Love & Carrots

Ingredients

• 16oz block mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 rectangular slabs (4x2.5 inches)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
• 1 Tbsp granulated onion
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp cayenne
• 1 tsp granulated onion
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp dill
• 1 tsp dried chives
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp parsley