These keto mozzarella sticks are a simple and delicious low carb appetizer! Made with just 4 ingredients, they take seconds to prepare and can be made in the air fryer, oven, or stovetop!

PREPRATION TIME:

PREP:5minutes mins

COOK:10minutes mins

TOTAL:15minutes mins

Ingredients:

• 6 mozzarella cheese sticks part skim low moisture mozzarella
• 1 1/2 cups keto bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs optional
• 1 large egg
• tablespoon water

Instructions 

• Cut each mozzarella cheese stick in half and set aside. In a high speed blender or food processor, add your pork rinds, parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs, and blend until a powdery texture remains.
• Transfer the crumb mixture into a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water, until combined.
• Moving quickly, dip each cheese stick in the egg mixture, followed by the dry mixture, and repeat once more. Place the coated mozzarella cheese sticks and place them on a lined plate. Place them in the freezer for two hours.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil into a non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Once hot, remove the cheese sticks from the freezer and place them in the sizzling oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, before flipping and cooking for a further 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Place the mozzarella sticks onto a plate covered with a paper towel, and serve immediately.

Notes

Oven instructions– Preheat the oven to 240C/500F. Place the mozzarella sticks onto a lined baking sheet and lightly spray the exterior with cooking spray. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

Air fryer instructions– Place the mozzarella sticks into an air fryer basket and cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

TO STORE: Cooked mozzarella sticks should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. They will keep well for up to 3 days. 

TO FREEZE: Place leftover cooked mozzarella sticks in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

REHEATING: Either reheat the mozzarella sticks in a preheated oven (180C/350F) for 10 minutes, or in the air fryer (200C.400F) for 6 minutes. 

Nutrition:

Serving: 1serving Calories: 81kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 247mg, Potassium: 10mg, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1mg, NET CARBS: 1g