Description
Delicious and crispy mozzarella sticks that are perfect for a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Begin by setting up a breading station. In one shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs. In a second shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Then, roll it in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating. Repeat this process for all mozzarella sticks.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes to help the coating adhere during frying.
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil or avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the sticks for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip them gently.
- Once cooked, remove the mozzarella sticks from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading mixture.
- For a cheesy variation, try using a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg