Here’s a simple, crunchy, keto-friendly mozzarella sticks recipe—no flour, no breadcrumbs, and super low-carb!
🧀 Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients (12 sticks)
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (avocado oil or light olive oil recommended)
🔪 Instructions
1. Freeze the cheese
- Unwrap the mozzarella sticks and freeze for at least 1 hour.
(This prevents melting too fast when fried.)
2. Prepare the coatings
- Bowl 1: Lightly beaten eggs
- Bowl 2: Almond flour
- Bowl 3: Parmesan + Italian seasoning + garlic powder + paprika + salt + pepper
3. Bread the sticks (double-coat)
Dip each frozen stick in:
- Egg
- Almond flour
- Egg again
- Parmesan mixture
Press the coating firmly so it sticks.
Freeze again for 20–30 minutes (important for crispiness).
4. Cook
A. Frying (best for crunch)
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
B. Air Fryer
- Spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway.
C. Oven
- Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
🍅 Serving Ideas
- Sugar-free marinara (heated)
- Ranch or garlic aioli
- Pesto dip
🔢 Nutrition Estimate (per stick)
Approximate:
- Calories: 120
- Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 8g
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ a version with pork-rind breading
✅ a gluten-free non-nut version (no almond flour)
✅ a baked-only method
Just tell me!
