Chili's Homemade Honey Chipotle Mozzarella Sticks
Chili's Homemade Honey Chipotle Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Sticks
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, block, cut into 10 thick rectangular sticks
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups breadcrumbs, plain or Italian style
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk the 3 eggs for the egg wash. In another shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. In a third shallow bowl or tray, combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bread the mozzarella sticks: Take one mozzarella stick and dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip it into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Then, coat it completely in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat this entire flour-egg-breadcrumb process a second time for each mozzarella stick to create a thick, secure coating.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Freeze the mozzarella sticks: Place the fully breaded mozzarella sticks on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until solid. This step is crucial to prevent the cheese from melting out during frying.
⏱️ 120 min
- 4
Prepare the Honey Chipotle Sauce: While the mozzarella sticks are freezing, combine the minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Fry the mozzarella sticks: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Do not overcrowd the pot; fry the mozzarella sticks in batches of 3-4 at a time.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully place the frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. The cheese should be melted but not oozing out. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Serve immediately with the prepared Honey Chipotle Sauce for dipping.
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Chili's Homemade Honey Chipotle Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Sticks
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, block, cut into 10 thick rectangular sticks
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups breadcrumbs, plain or Italian style
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk the 3 eggs for the egg wash. In another shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. In a third shallow bowl or tray, combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bread the mozzarella sticks: Take one mozzarella stick and dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip it into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Then, coat it completely in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat this entire flour-egg-breadcrumb process a second time for each mozzarella stick to create a thick, secure coating.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Freeze the mozzarella sticks: Place the fully breaded mozzarella sticks on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until solid. This step is crucial to prevent the cheese from melting out during frying.
⏱️ 120 min - 4
Prepare the Honey Chipotle Sauce: While the mozzarella sticks are freezing, combine the minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Fry the mozzarella sticks: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Do not overcrowd the pot; fry the mozzarella sticks in batches of 3-4 at a time.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully place the frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. The cheese should be melted but not oozing out. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Serve immediately with the prepared Honey Chipotle Sauce for dipping.