Crispy, gooey keto mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish! They are sure to please everyone, even the kids!
WHAT ARE KETO MOZZARELLA STICKS?
Well, the best news is, these mozzarella sticks are just as delicious as the “real” sticks you’re used to at restaurants. I say “real” simply because the ingredients list of these mozzarella sticks is full of words you can’t pronounce and ingredients you’ve never heard of.
These cheese sticks, however, are simple, low-carb, and keto. They are absolutely perfect for anyone trying to cut carbs while keep all of the taste! And, they are the perfect appetizer for family and friends alike.
LOW-CARB MOZZARELLA STICK INGREDIENTS
In order to make this recipe, you’ll need to make sure you have the following ingredients on hand.
- 8 mozzarella sticks, pre-packaged
- 1 cup pork rind bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
After you have all of this, you’re set and ready to cook!
HOW TO MAKE KETO MOZZARELLA STICKS
- Place all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix
- In a separate bowl, place your beaten eggs
- Remove the mozzarella sticks from their packaging and dredge in the egg
- Roll egg washed stick through the dry ingredients, then back in the egg, then once again in the dry mixture
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a silicon baking mat or parchment lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400˚F
- Place the frozen mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet or if using an air fryer, an air fryer baking rack and bake for 6 – 8 minutes or until coating begins to turn golden
- Be careful not to melt the cheese sticks fully!
- Remove from the oven, dip in delicious marinara, and enjoy!
ARE LOW-CARB MOZZARELLA STICKS GLUTEN FREE?
Yes, this dish is completely gluten free.
Even though the mozzarella sticks are breaded and baked (or air fried), the breading is crushed pork rinds and almond flour, which contain no gluten. And, if you decide to use our marinara sauce to dip them in, it’s completely gluten free as well!
STORING LEFTOVER MOZZARELLA STICKS
Storing any leftovers you may have, like with most all of our recipes, is super easy and quick!
Simply place them into an air-tight container and pop them into the fridge. Ideally, you should plan to eat your leftovers within a few days. After that, you’ll probably want to discard any leftovers you may have.
REHEATING KETO MOZZARELLA STICKS
Reheating your leftover mozzarella sticks is super easy! All you need to do is to pop them in the microwave for around 15 seconds and you’ll be eating delicious leftovers in no time!
If you prefer them hotter, you can certainly heat for longer, but you run the risk of
WHAT TO EAT WITH GLUTEN FREE MOZZARELLA STICKS
Mozzarella sticks are an absolutely delicious appetizer or side dish for any number of meals. They are also delicious all by themselves!
Here are a few ideas of things you might want to pair this yummy recipe with.
- Keto Pizza
- Low-Carb Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Keto Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
- Keto Fettuccine Alfredo
- Keto Little Caesars Copycat Garlic Sauce
For more ideas, check out our recipe index.
TOOLS USED TO MAKE KETO MOZZARELLA STICKS
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- Air Fryer – In case you haven’t figured it out by now, an air fryer is the cornerstone utensil you should definitely have in your kitchen! One of these wonderful appliances will open the door to all kinds of quick and delicious recipes! Air fryers are easy to use, much quicker than a conventional oven, and take up very little room on your countertops. If you don’t have one, make today the day!
- Silicone Baking Liner – A silicone baking liner can really make your kitchen cleanup life so much easier. The liner is placed onto a baking sheet (there are different sizes of liners to fit different sheets) and keeps anything and everything from sticking to the pan. The even better news? The liners help the food cook more evenly and are super easy to clean after you finish cooking!
Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy, gooey keto mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish! They are sure to please everyone, even the kids!
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks, pre-packaged
- 1 cup pork rind bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Place all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix
- In a separate bowl, place your beaten eggs
- Remove the mozzarella sticks from their packaging and dredge in the egg
- Roll egg washed stick through the dry ingredients, then back in the egg, then once again in the dry mixture
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a silicon baking mat or parchment lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400˚F
- Place the frozen mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet or if using an air fryer, an air fryer baking rack and bake for 6 - 8 minutes or until coating begins to turn golden
- Be careful not to melt the cheese sticks fully!
- Remove from the oven, dip in delicious marinara, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 2 mozarella sticksAmount Per Serving Calories 200Total Fat 18gCarbohydrates 2gProtein 10g
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from an online food databse. All carbohydrate counts are calculated as net carbs instead of total. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.