Description
Crispy keto mozzarella sticks deliver guilt-free indulgence with a golden, crunchy exterior and melty cheese center. Perfectly seasoned almond flour coating provides low-carb satisfaction that satisfies cheese lovers without compromising health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 mozzarella sticks (200 grams / 7.05 ounces), sliced in half
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup (56 grams / 1.97 ounces) almond flour
- ½ cup (45 grams / 1.59 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
Flour and Seasoning:
- 1–2 tablespoons (7–14 grams / 0.25–0.49 ounces) coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk the egg thoroughly in a mixing vessel until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Create a seasoned coating blend by combining almond flour, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and sea salt in a separate container.
- Allocate a third container with coconut flour for initial preparation.
- Slice standard mozzarella sticks into compact halves, resulting in 12 petite cheese segments.
- Develop a three-stage coating process: first dust each cheese piece with coconut flour, then immerse in whisked egg, and finally roll comprehensively in herbed almond flour mixture.
- Arrange the meticulously coated cheese segments on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Freeze the prepared cheese sticks for a minimum of 60 minutes to ensure structural integrity during cooking.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet, maintaining temperature precisely at 350°F, ensuring sufficient depth to submerge cheese pieces.
- Carefully lower cheese segments into hot oil, rotating periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Remove crispy mozzarella sticks using slotted utensil and drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Allow brief cooling period before serving to prevent molten cheese burns.
Notes
- Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least one hour before frying to prevent cheese from melting too quickly and ensure a crispy coating.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at exactly 350°F for perfect golden-brown results without burning.
- Pat the mozzarella sticks dry before coating to help the breading stick better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Work in small batches when frying to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Choose full-fat mozzarella sticks for the best flavor and melting texture in this keto-friendly recipe.
- Serve immediately after frying for the ultimate crispy, gooey cheese experience with a low-carb dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 110mg