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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, mix together the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and melted butter to create the Nashville hot sauce.
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Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
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Brush the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks generously with the Nashville hot sauce mixture.
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Place the wrapped sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
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Allow the mozzarella sticks to cool slightly before serving, removing any toothpicks if used.