“Sweet, spicy, and extra cheesy
- basically me in snack form”

 

There’s just something undeniably satisfying about a good mozzarella stick - the golden, crispy coating, the viral cheese pull, and that first bite of gooey, cheesy goodness. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, that these Nashville Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks are dangerously addictive. 

 

A month ago, my explore page was practically bursting with mozzarella stick cheese pulls, and I knew I had to make my own version. That’s how this fiery, sweet-and-spicy fusion came to life, and honestly, zero regrets. The crispiness of the coating, the creamy cheese centre, and that hot honey glaze? An elite combo.

 

These make the perfect appetiser or side dish, it’s great for grazing boards, food platters, match-day snacks, as a cheeky treat, or as a braai/bbq side. You can enjoy them as is, or do what I did and coat them in a sticky Nashville Hot Honey Sauce (a sauce I was originally saving for something else… but it was too good not to use here!). I also paired them with my Homemade Ranch Dressing, which if you haven’t tried it yet, [click here for the recipe].

 

So when I made this, I doubled the recipe because I made extra to freeze and use on another day, which is why there’s more in the pictures in the video. However, my recipe below is for one block (300g), so don’t stress about having to cut the recipe in half. 

 

Now, one block is still A LOT of cheese...can there be such a thing lol yes! So, my suggestion would be to cut thinner strips, halve the strips or cut into 1-inch bite-size cubes - which is what I’ll be doing the next time I make these.

 

Whether you’re team deep-fry or air-fry, I’ve shared both options in the method so you can choose your own cheesy adventure. I also share how to reheat these up easily, and if you’d like to freeze them for later frying or air-frying, I share how to do that as well.

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"When life gives you potatoes, 
smash them and call it a salad!"

Each bite is a perfect balance of golden, crunchy potatoes tossed in a flavour-packed dressing with fresh herbs that should never be skipped. This dish quickly became a family favourite, with everyone racing for the crispiest bits!

Here is a shortcut hack: If you don't feel like boiling/roasting and smashing baby potatoes, no problem! Swap them for tater tots or small potato bites. You can toss them or even your smash potatoes in your air fryer (or oven), and achieve that same addictive crispiness in half the time. The air fryer is also a great way to cut down on oil while keeping things super crunchy, it's also a time saver when it comes to making this side dish.

This side dish is perfect for just about any occasion—serve it alongside a braai/BBQ, or as a side dish for dinner, it's a fun delicious twist on your classic potato salad.

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"We go together like chips and salsa."

How To Turn A Pineapple Into A Serving Bowl 

While I share how to do it in the methods below, I'd like to create this section for anyone who wants to do it for other recipes or fruit platters.

1. Place the pineapple upright and slice straight down from where the head starts to the bottom. Please don't waste this piece; cut off the pineapple skin and use the pineapple for the salsa or as a prep snack.

2. Using a knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple in a circle; next, make horizontal and vertical cuts and scoop out the pineapple chunks. 

3. Using a tablespoon, scoop everything out; don't waste any pineapple inside. Try to leave just the shell of the pineapple. 

How Long Will The Pineapple Bowl Last?

It lasts 2 - 3 days in the fridge if you cover it tightly in cling wrap. So you can make it in advance. Just be careful; if you have a juicy pineapple, the juice will leak out, so place it into a bowl before covering it up, just so there's no mess in the fridge.

Why Do I Share The Same Method Twice?

The first is with step-by-step pictures that are easy to follow, and right after, I share the same method again, just minus the pictures. 

Having a method with images provides some visual guidance for whoever may need it while making this recipe.

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Ingredients

1 Pineapple (1 - 2 Cups)

1 Large Mango or 2 Small Mangos (1 Cup)

1 Medium Red Onion - diced

1/4 Cucumber - diced

1 Medium Tomato (or Handful of Cocktail Tomatoes) - diced/sliced

1 - 2 Jalapenos (optional) - sliced

1 Lime - juice and zest

Salt to taste (no more than 1/4 tsp) 

Pepper to taste (no more than 1/2 tsp)

1/4 tsp Dry Parsley

Method With Step-By-Step Pictures

1. Hollow out your pineapple to use as a serving bowl. If you know how to, or you don't want to, or you're using ready-prepped pineapple, skip this step and the next two. With your pineapple upright, slice straight down from where the head starts to the bottom (don't waste this piece; cut off the pineapple skin and use the pineapple for the salsa or as a prep snack). 

2. Using a knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple in a circle. Next, make horizontal and vertical cuts and scoop out the pineapple chunks. 

3. Using a tablespoon, scoop everything out; don't waste any pineapple. Try to leave just the shell of the pineapple.

4. Cut the pineapple chunks into small cubes and add them to a mixing bowl. If you're using fresh pineapple, do not waste the juice, add it to the mixing bowl.

4. Add your diced mango, onion, cucumber, tomatoes and jalapenos.

5. Next, add in the zest and juice of one lime.

6. Season your salsa with salt and pepper.

7. Finally, quickly mix and scoop it into your pineapple bowl or serving dish, garnish with dry parsley, and serve with tortilla chips as a wrap or crunch wrap filler.

Method Without Pictures

1. Hollow out your pineapple to use as a serving bowl. If you know how to, or you don't want to, or you're using ready-prepped pineapple, skip this step and the next two. With your pineapple upright, slice straight down from where the head starts to the bottom (don't waste this piece; cut off the pineapple skin and use the pineapple for the salsa or as a prep snack).  

2. Using a knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple in a circle. Next, make horizontal and vertical cuts and scoop out the pineapple chunks. 

3. Using a tablespoon, scoop everything out; don't waste any pineapple. Try to leave just the shell of the pineapple. [If you need to see some reference pictures on How To Turn A Pineapple Into A Bowl, check the section above].

4. Cut the pineapple chunks into small cubes and add them to a mixing bowl. If you're using fresh pineapple, do not waste the juice; add it to the mixing bowl.

4. Add your diced mango, onion, cucumber, tomatoes and jalapenos.

5. Next, add in the zest and juice of one lime.

6. Season your salsa with salt and pepper.

7. Finally, quickly mix and scoop it into your pineapple bowl or serving dish, garnish with dry parsley, and serve with tortilla chips as a wrap or crunch wrap filler.

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I hope you enjoy this,
Pineapple and Mango Salsa recipe.
I have yet to share many
salsa/wrap filler recipes before.
Here are the ones I have shared:

Mexican Corn Salad with Mexican Crema

Asian Slaw

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