Hot Mozz 5 Piece
Five golden fried mozzarella planks — the biggest à la carte order, built for sharing. Crispy, hot, endlessly cheese-pully. New at Dave's.
About the Hot Mozz 5 Piece
Five planks of melty mozzarella cheese wrapped in a seasoned, crunchy breading and fried fresh to order. The 5 Piece is the group order — the biggest à la carte size of Dave's Hot Mozz, built to be passed around the table.
The Hot Mozz 5 Piece is the share-size order of Dave's new fried mozzarella. Where the 3 Piece is a personal snack, the 5 Piece is meant for the whole group — enough golden, cheese-pully planks to go around. It's an à la carte order, meaning it comes as just the planks and dipping sauce, with no fries included. If you want fries with your mozz, step up to the 5 Piece Meal instead.
This is the natural pick as a party appetizer or a shareable starter for the table. Each plank is fried fresh so the breading shatters with crunch while the cheese inside stays molten and stretchy. Order it with extra Marinara and Dave's Sauce on the side, and pull every plank apart while it's still hot for the full cheese-pull moment.
What's Inside the Hot Mozz 5 Piece
Mozzarella Cheese
Real low-moisture mozzarella cut into thick planks. This is the star — it melts into the long, stretchy cheese pull that defines every bite of Hot Mozz.
Seasoned Breading
A crunchy seasoned breadcrumb coating surrounds each plank, frying up to a deep golden crust that holds the molten cheese inside without leaking.
Buttermilk / Egg Wash
The cheese plank is dipped in a buttermilk and egg wash so the seasoned breading grips and adheres evenly, giving you full, edge-to-edge crunch.
Frying Oil
Each plank is fried in high-heat oil just long enough to crisp the breading and melt the cheese center — quick frying keeps the mozzarella molten, not greasy.
Italian Seasoning Blend
A blend of Italian herbs and spices in the breading — oregano, basil, garlic, and parsley notes — gives the crust its savory, pizza-adjacent flavor.
Salt
Layered into the breading and seasoning to round out the flavor. It's why the planks taste savory and complete even before you add a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Marinara Dipping Sauce
The classic partner for fried mozzarella. Bright, tangy tomato marinara cuts the richness of the cheese and turns every plank into a pizza-inspired bite.
Dave's Sauce
The creamy, tangy signature sauce from across the menu. Dip a hot plank in Dave's Sauce for a richer, savory contrast to the melty mozzarella.
Optional Dave's Spice Dusting
Want a little heat? Ask for an optional dusting of Dave's spice over the planks. Totally optional — the mozz is mild and crowd-friendly without it.
The Cheese Pull
Eat them hot and fresh. Pull each plank apart in the first few minutes for the long, stretchy cheese pull — once the mozzarella cools, it sets and stops stretching.
Upgrade to 5 Piece Meal
Want fries? Step up to the Hot Mozz 5 Piece Meal — same five planks, plus crinkle fries and a dipping sauce for a complete order.
Order the Hot Box
Feeding a crowd? The Hot Mozz Hot Box packs 20 planks — the move for parties, group events, and anyone who wants maximum cheese pull.
Best Pairings
Marinara
The classic dip for fried mozzarella. Bright, tangy tomato sauce that turns each plank into a pizza-inspired bite.
Best Pairing
Dave's Sauce
The creamy signature sauce. A richer, savory dip that contrasts the melty mozzarella inside every plank.
Must Order
Saucy Bites
Add a saucy, snackable side to round out the table. A flavorful contrast to the mild, cheesy mozz planks.
Add a SideShare With a Group
The 5 Piece is built for the table. Pass the planks around and pull each one apart while it's still hot and stretchy.
Group OrderFrequently Asked Questions
How much does the Dave's Hot Mozz 5 Piece cost?
The Hot Mozz 5 Piece costs $12.99 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026. It's the largest à la carte order of Hot Mozz — five fried mozzarella planks and dipping sauce. If you want fries included, the 5 Piece Meal is the version to order instead. Prices are estimates and may vary by location.
What is Dave's Hot Mozz?
Dave's Hot Mozz is a new fried mozzarella item at Dave's Hot Chicken — thick planks of real mozzarella cheese wrapped in a seasoned, crunchy breading and fried fresh to order. The cheese melts inside, giving you a long, stretchy cheese pull with every bite. The 5 Piece is the share-size order, built for groups and parties.
Is the Hot Mozz 5 Piece vegetarian?
Yes — Hot Mozz is vegetarian, with no meat. It's made from mozzarella cheese, breading, and an egg wash. Note that it contains dairy, wheat/gluten, and egg, and is prepared on shared equipment alongside chicken and other allergens, so it is not vegan and not suitable for severe dairy, egg, or gluten allergies.
Is the Hot Mozz spicy?
No — Hot Mozz is mild by default. Unlike Dave's chicken, it doesn't use the Nashville spice rub and there are no heat levels or Reaper option. If you want a little kick, you can ask for an optional dusting of Dave's signature spice over the planks, but that's entirely your choice.
How many calories are in the Hot Mozz 5 Piece?
The full 5-plank order is approximately 600 calories before dipping sauces, with about 35g fat, 45g carbs, and 30g protein. Because this is the share size, those totals are for the entire order — split across two or three people and the per-person count drops considerably. Adding Marinara or Dave's Sauce will change the numbers.
What's the difference between the 5 Piece and the 5 Piece Meal?
The 5 Piece is à la carte — just the five fried mozzarella planks and dipping sauce, with no fries. The 5 Piece Meal includes the same five planks plus crinkle fries and a dipping sauce for a complete meal. Order the Meal if you want fries; order the 5 Piece if you just want the planks to share.
