Spicy, Cheesy, and Protein-Packed Appetizer
These Nashville hot mozzarella sticks will kick your snacking game up a notch! Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packing an incredible 22g of protein per stick – they’re not your average mozzarella sticks. If you’re a fan of bold flavors and melty cheese, this one’s for you.
Think classic mozzarella sticks but with a Nashville twist – fiery, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying. Made with low-fat mozzarella sticks and coated in crushed spicy protein chips, these air fryer mozzarella sticks are as easy to whip up as they are delicious. Just set up a quick three-part dipping station: egg whites, flour, and those spicy chip crumbs for the ultimate crispy coating. A few back-and-forth dips, a short spin in the air fryer, and you’re ready for that glorious cheese pull moment.
Once they’re hot and crispy, brush on a layer of Frank’s RedHot glaze to give them that Nashville kick. The best part? Pair with some cool, creamy yogurt ranch for the ultimate dip. Trust me, these protein mozzarella sticks are the perfect way to indulge without any of the guilt.
Whether you’re enjoying these solo or sharing them with friends to watch the game, they’re the perfect healthy snack with all the comfort of your favorite bar food – but with a fiery twist and packed with protein.
Macros Per Serving
319 Cal | 12g Carbs | 11g Fat | 43g Protein
Recipe Card
Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
Mozzarella Sticks:
- 4 Light String Cheese Sticks (Trader Joe’s)
- 23 g Egg Whites (H-E-B)
- 10 g All Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
- 2 bags Hot & Spicy Protein Chips (Quest)
Hot Sauce Glaze:
- 15 ml Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce
- 7 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
Yogurt Ranch Dip:
- 113 g Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- ½ tsp Ranch Seasoning (Hidden Valley)
- ½ tbsp Water
Instructions
Mozzarella Sticks:
- Grab three small, shallow containers and add egg whites to one, your flour to another, and crushed chips to the third.23 g (1.5 tbsp) Egg Whites, 10 g (1.33 tbsp) All Purpose Flour, 2 bags Hot & Spicy Protein Chips
- Dip a stick into your egg whites and coat using one hand. Drop it into the flour container and switch hands to coat. Alternate between hands for the wet and dry.4 Light String Cheese Sticks
- Once coated in flour, drop back into the whites. Coat again and then drop into the chips. Repeat by using your right hand to coat and then back into the whites for the last time.
- Coat once more in your chips and then add to your air fryer basket. Repeat for all the sticks.
- Air fry at 375° for 4-6 minutes. Keep an eye on them and rotate as needed for even cooking.
Hot Sauce Glaze:
- Meanwhile, make your glaze by mixing together your hot sauce and syrup.15 ml (1 tbsp) Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce, 7 ml (0.5 tbsp) Sugar Free Syrup
Yogurt Ranch Dip:
- Also make your dip by mixing together your yogurt, ranch seasoning, and water. Add more water for a thinner consistency.113 g (0.5 cup) Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 1/2 tsp Ranch Seasoning, 1/2 tbsp Water
- Once cooked, generously brush the tops with your nashville hot glaze.
- Then pull those mozzarella sticks apart and dip away!
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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