Description
Enjoy the irresistible crunch and gooey cheese of Keto Mozzarella Sticks, a delightful low-carb snack perfect for any occasion. With just 0.2g net carbs per stick, these cheesy bites are not only keto-friendly but also easy to prepare at home. Ideal for game nights or movie marathons, they can be fried, baked, or air-fried to suit your preference. Plus, kids will love them as a tasty after-school treat. Pair these mozzarella sticks with your favorite dips for a deliciously satisfying experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups beef panko
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half and set aside.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with almond flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with beef panko.
- Bread each cheese stick by dusting it in almond flour, dipping it in egg, and coating it in beef panko. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and panko step.
- Freeze the breaded sticks for about 2 hours to maintain shape during cooking.
- To fry: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the sticks until golden brown (about 30-45 seconds).
- To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for about 6 minutes until golden.
- To air fry: Set air fryer to 390°F and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on method
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg