Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Monika Soni
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Servings 0
Calories 66 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese cut in half
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup crushed pork rinds
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- high temperature oil If frying
- Low carb marinara sauce for dipping
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Place egg in a shallow bowl and beat well. In another shallow bowl, mix pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder; whisk to combine.
Dip each piece of mozzarella in the egg, then roll in the pork rind mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet and freeze, uncovered, for at least one hour or until ready to fry or bake.
Oven: Bake at 400 degree F. for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until golden brown.
Stovetop: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry keto mozzarella sticks in a single layer, 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and softened.
Air Fryer: Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and cook at 390F/198C for 7 minutes.
Serve with marinara sauce.
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 185mgSugar: 1g
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