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rice krispie fried mozzarella sticks with hot honey
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Rice Krispie Fried Mozzarella Sticks With Hot Honey

These rice krispie fried mozzarella sticks are super crispy, melty & glazed with a spicy hot honey. Plus, they're cooked from frozen so can be made in advance.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Freezing Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Mozzarella Sticks
Author: Ben Racey

Equipment

  • Deep Fat Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

Mozzarella Sticks

  • 400 g Low Moisture Mozzarella (See Notes)
  • 150 g Rice Krispies
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 60 g Plain Flour
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 3 tbsp Milk

Hot Honey

  • 100 g Honey
  • 25 g Butter
  • 20 g Sriracha
  • 1 Lime

Instructions

Mozzarella Sticks

  • Cut the block of mozzarella into 12 sticks then pat dry with kitchen paper & set aside.
    Each mozzarella stick should be roughly 3" long & 1" wide.
  • Place the rice krispies into a food processor then blitz briefly (using the pulse setting) to break the cereal up slightly.
    The rice krispies should be the same texture as panko breadcrumbs, so they'll only need a quick blitz. See the post above for a visual guide!
  • Place the rice krispies into a mixing bowl, along with the paprika & oregano. Season with salt & pepper then mix to combine.
  • Add the flour to a separate bowl, add the eggs & milk to another then season both bowls with salt & pepper. Give the flour a mix with a spoon and whisk the eggs & milk together with a fork.
  • Next, take a mozzarella stick, toss it in the flour then dunk in the egg. Take the mozzarella out of the egg, let the excess drain off then roll in the rice krispies. Dunk the cheese back in the egg then roll in the rice krispies again, making sure that it is completely coated.
  • Place the rice krispie coated mozzarella stick onto a lined tray then repeat with the remaining cheese. Once all the cheese is coated, place in the freezer & leave for at least 2 hours.
    The mozzarella sticks need to be completely frozen before we cook them.

Hot Honey Glaze

  • Add the honey, butter, sriracha & lime juice into a small saucepan then set over a medium heat. Cook until melted, whisking to combine then bring to a simmer & cook for another minute. Set aside until needed.
    I'd recommend making the glaze just before frying the mozzarella, so that it is still warm. Alternatively, warm the glaze back up on the stove once your cheese is cooked.

Frying

  • Preheat a deep fat fryer to 180°c/356°f.
  • Once your oil's up to temperature, fry the mozzarella sticks for 3-4 minutes, until crisp & golden, flipping them halfway through. Once cooked, place the fried cheese on a plate lined with kitchen paper & leave to drain momentarily.
    You may need to cook the mozzarella sticks in batches, depending on the size of your fryer. Make sure to fry the mozzarella sticks long enough for the inside to melt/defrost nicely. You can check this with a food probe/skewer if you're unsure.

Glazing

  • Place the fried mozzarella sticks into a large mixing bowl then pour over the warm glaze.
  • Gently toss the bowl, to coat the mozzarella sticks in glaze then serve immediately.

Notes

1. Mozzarella - For this recipe, you'll need to use a block of low moisture mozzarella. I used Galbani mozzarella.
2. Deep Fat Fryer – For the best results, a deep fat fryer should be used for cooking the mozzarella. If you haven’t got one, a pan of oil heated up on the stove will work, just make sure to do this carefully!
3. Making In Advance - As we're cooking these mozzarella sticks from frozen, they can be prepared several weeks, if not months in advance! Make sure to keep them in the freezer, in an airtight container.
4. Rice Krispies – Kellogg’s rice krispies work best for this recipe. Make sure to use fresh cereal, for the crispiest coating.