Smoked Mozzarella Sticks

Get ready to take your snack game to a whole new level with these Smoked Mozzarella Sticks! Imagine the classic mozzarella sticks you love, but with a smoky twist that makes them irresistibly flavorful. Cold-smoked on a Yoder Smokers Pellet Grill, the mozzarella takes on a subtle smokiness before being coated in a crispy panko and brisket rub breading, then fried to golden perfection. Dip them in a tangy, creamy sauce made with mayonnaise, mustard, and buttermilk, and you’ve got the ultimate snack or party appetizer. Whether you’re impressing guests or indulging solo, these smoked mozzarella sticks will have everyone coming back for more!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz mozzarella, sliced 1/4” thick
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp half and half
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub
  • 2 cups neutral flavored oil for frying
  • 11/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Kozlik’s Triple Crunch
  • 1-2 tbsp buttermilk

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Press the power button on the Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet Grill, but do not press the start button. This will allow the fans to push air through the grill without igniting a fire.
  2. Fill an A-MAZE-N Tube Smoker with the wood pellets of your choice. Place the tube on the bottom left side of the Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet Grill and light the pellets with a torch. When the pellets are well ignited blow out the fire. Place the sliced mozzarella on a Frog Mat and transfer to the second shelf of the grill.
  3. Cold smoke the cheese on Yoder for 2 hours. Remove and refrigerate until use.
  4. Whisk eggs and half and half. Place in a bowl. Place flour in a bowl. Place panko and Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star in a bowl and mix.
  5. Heat the frying oil 375ºF in a Lodge 12” Cast Iron Skillet.
  6. Fry the breaded cheese on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to a wire rack over a sheet pan to drain the oil.
  7. Whisk the mayonnaise and Kozkik’s Triple Crunch. Continue whisking while thinning with buttermilk to desired consistency.
  8. Serve the smoked mozzarella sticks with the dipping sauce.