Keto Mozzarella Sticks
When you are craving fried cheesy goodness, these keto fried cheese sticks are always a delight! Gluten-free and low carb, this is one that never gets old.
Servings: 12
Calories: 225.47kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces mozzarella string cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups finely ground almond flour
- 1 ½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the mozzarella in half.
- Beat the eggs together with 1 tablespoon of water in a shallow bowl.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour, Parmesan, and garlic powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Dip the mozzarella in the eggs.
- Coat in the almond flour mixture, using your hands to gently press the mixture into the cheese.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least one hour.
To Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cheese sticks on the parchment paper and spray with oil.
- Bake for 4 minutes. Turn over, and bake an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown. (For a deeper golden brown, you can broil for the last 2 minutes - be sure to watch closely to avoid over-browning.
To Fry:
- Preheat at 3-inches of avocado oil in a medium pot to 355° F. (You can also use a deep fryer.)
- Fry in batches until the cheese is golden brown, about 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 225.47kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.75g | Protein: 14.81g | Fat: 17.27g | Saturated Fat: 6.43g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53.59mg | Sodium: 521.42mg | Potassium: 29.3mg | Fiber: 1.52g | Sugar: 0.64g | Vitamin A: 151.92IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 192.7mg | Iron: 0.79mg