Keto Mozzarella Sticks
These crispy, cheesy Keto Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect low-carb snack or appetizer. Made with a flavorful pork rind and Parmesan breading, they're fried to golden perfection and ready to serve with your favorite low-carb marinara.
Equipment
- Food Processor or Mini Chopper
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 1-ounce mozzarella sticks halved width-wise
- 0.25 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup plain ground pork rinds
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic sea salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
Instructions
- Prepare Your Breading: Start by grinding your plain pork rinds in a food processor or mini chopper until they're finely ground, then set them aside. Do the same with the Parmesan cheese until it has a granular texture, similar to the pork rinds.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork rinds, ground Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic sea salt, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper. Whisk everything together thoroughly until it's well blended.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange your breading station with three parts: a plate for the mozzarella sticks, a shallow bowl for the beaten eggs, and another shallow bowl for your dry breading mixture.
- Double Coat & Freeze: Dip each mozzarella stick into the beaten egg, then roll it completely in the dry breading mixture. Dip it back into the egg, and then coat it with the breading mixture a second time for extra crispiness. Place the coated sticks on a plate or baking sheet and freeze them for at least 30 minutes – this crucial step helps prevent them from melting too quickly when fried.
- Fry to Golden Perfection: After freezing, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of light olive oil (or another mild-flavored oil). Once hot, carefully add the mozzarella sticks in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are beautifully golden brown and crispy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to a plate lined with paper towels to cool slightly and drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb marinara sauce for a satisfying, healthy snack or appetizer!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 225 kcal
Total Carbs: 1g
Net Carbs: 1g
Fats: 16g
Protein: 18g
Calories: 225 kcal
Total Carbs: 1g
Net Carbs: 1g
Fats: 16g
Protein: 18g
