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Crispy, delicious, and simple Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks.

 

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February 18, 2025
April 12, 2025
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These hot honey mozzarella sticks are what happens when comfort food gets a little flirty. Imagine crispy golden cheese sticksโ€”oozing mozzarella wrapped in a perfectly seasoned crustโ€”then tossed in a spicy-sweet glaze that tastes like it came straight out of a Chiliโ€™s test kitchen (but better). Whether youโ€™re throwing a party, need a โ€œwowโ€ appetizer, or are just having a cheese-girl dinner, these are that girl.

But honestly? I made these on a whim one Friday night, and now I canโ€™t go back. Theyโ€™re crispy, gooey, spicy, sweetโ€”and dangerously easy to make at home.

What are Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks?

In a nutshell, theyโ€™re mozzarella sticks taken up a notch. Traditional mozz sticks are deep-fried and served with marinara, but these are coated in a crunchy spiced breading and drenched in a hot honey glaze made with buffalo sauce and honey (or maple syrup if youโ€™re feeling fancy). They hit that salty-spicy-sweet trifecta and are totally addictive.

Chili’s Dupe Alert!

If youโ€™ve seen the Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks on the Chiliโ€™s menu lately, you know the vibeโ€”crispy fried cheese sticks tossed in a sticky buffalo-honey glaze thatโ€™s equal parts sweet, spicy, and addicting. They took the classic mozz stick and gave it a fiery glow-up, and I was instantly obsessed. This homemade version is my copycat take: same melty center, extra-crunchy coating, and a customizable hot honey drizzle that tastes just like (if not better than) the original. Basically, itโ€™s the Chiliโ€™s appetizer you craveโ€”without leaving your kitchen.

Key Ingredients

  • Mozzarella: Use a block of low-moisture mozzarella so you get those perfect melty centers without sogginess.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs: Way crispier than traditional breadcrumbs and essential for the texture. This is how we level up from sad, soggy mozzarella sticks.
  • Flour + Spices: A mix of garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and Kashmiri chili (optional but adds that signature color and mild heat).
  • Buffalo Sauce + Honey (or Maple Syrup): The Chiliโ€™s hot honey glaze is basically just these two things. The tangy heat from the buffalo + sweet honey = magic.

How to Make Them

Hereโ€™s the general game plan:

  1. Cut your mozzarella into sticks.
  2. Make a dry spice mix and a wet batter.
  3. Dip โ†’ batter โ†’ press โ†’ fry.
  4. Toss in your buffalo-honey glaze.
  5. Serve with ranch and try not to eat them all at once.

Key Tips for Frying Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks

  • Oil Temp Matters: Aim for 350โ€“375ยฐF. If the oilโ€™s too cool, the cheese will ooze before the crust crisps.
  • Fry in Batches: Donโ€™t overcrowd the panโ€”this helps them cook evenly and stay crispy.
  • Optional Freezer Trick: Freeze the battered sticks for 10โ€“15 minutes before frying to help them keep their shape.
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mozzarella

Dry Batter

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Batter

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water plus extra few tablespoons too loosen the batter as needed
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sauce

  • buffalo sauce + honey or maple syrup (to taste)

Instructions

  • Combine the wet and dry batters in separate bowls.
  • Cut your motz into rectangular prisms. Coat them in the wet batter first, and shake off any excess.
  • Now, dip them into the dry batter and gently press it in.
  • Deep fry in hot oil until just golden brown.
  • Combine buffalo sauce and and either honey or maple syrup in a bowl to taste. I like to add about 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce with a few tablespoons of honey.
  • Coat your motz sticks in the sauce, and serve with a side of ranch!

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  1. Natasha
    03.27.2025

    5 stars
    I was excited to make something good into something fantastic. Every time I went to take a bite my mouth would literally start to water. This is the perfect kick mixed with cooling edge because of the honey. This will definitely be a family favorite. Thank You!!!
    Everyone else it is a must try

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