Keto mozzarella sticks sound delicious! Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into halves or thirds depending on your preferred size)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Prep the cheese: Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into halves or thirds if they’re not already cut.
- Set up your breading stations:
- In one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
- In another shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the mozzarella sticks:
- Dip each mozzarella stick first into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Then roll it in the almond flour mixture until it’s fully covered. For extra crispiness, you can repeat the egg and almond flour steps for a double coat.
- Chill the sticks: Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape while frying.
- Fry:
- Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, fry the mozzarella sticks in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcook, or the cheese will leak out!
- Drain and serve:
- Place the fried mozzarella sticks on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with a side of marinara sauce (make sure it’s low-carb!).
Enjoy your crispy, gooey keto mozzarella sticks! Let me know if you need any adjustments to the recipe.
