These keto mozzarella sticks are so easy to prepare and tasty that even adults will love them. These gluten-free cheese sticks are also low carb which means that they are perfect for when you need a snack. Plus, they’re even freezable which makes it super convenient.

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I’ve been focusing on making more kid-friendly keto recipes which is a challenge that my whole family can get behind. Luckily, our experimentation is not limited by any dietary restrictions.

Even my children love crispy cheese sticks, which are breaded but I didn’t want to use the high-carb wheat flour coating. Instead, I focused on trying to find a low-carb substitute and the results were good. It took a few tries, but I finally got it on the third attempt. Of course, after watching my children devour it I knew I was onto something special.

In this post, I will explain how to make the most delicious keto mozzarella sticks. Additionally, I’ll give you some advice on how to prepare them using an air fryer to make it easier and cleaner.

Ingredients

Making keto mozzarella sticks is extremely simple and not a lot is needed. Look at this:

Mozzarella String Cheese: This is the ingredient that matters the most. Extremely fine cheese gets melted, which enables the cheese pull.

Egg: A single egg helps in making sure the breading gets stuck on the cheese sticks.

Almond Flour: Use almond flour, not almond meal for a crunchy texture.

Parmesan Cheese: Premade parmesan gives a coating that is unusually crispy and flavorsome.

Coconut Flour: This pairs well with the oil to give a crust which is doubly crisp.

Spices: I spice it up with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. If you are up for it, you can always add cayenne pepper.

Recipe Instructions

How To Make Keto Mozzarella Sticks

It is better to coat the cheese sticks beforehand, so they can be stored in the freezer, ready to be fried later.

Make sure to heat the oil to check the temperature, the coating stays crisp while the cheese melts too quickly, so put it to 375ºF.

Instead of spending time preparing the cheese sticks, try to find a pre frozen version, it saves you time.

Making mozzarella sticks in the comfort of your home couldn’t be any easier. All that’s left is to pan-fry the cheese sticks in gluten-free bread crumbs until they are golden brown.

1. Dry the Cheese Sticks

First up, beat an egg and dip each cheese stick in it, as this will allow the breading to stick. Now coat the cheese sticks with almond flour, coconut flour, parmesan, and your favorite spices. To increase effectiveness, repeat the coating process for each of the cheese sticks to get an even better outcome.

2. Heat the Mozzarella Sticks

Place oil inside a deep pan and place it on the stove for heating, or use an air fryer as well. On careful placing of the coated cheese sticks in the hot oil, pan fry the cheese sticks until they are golden brown. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven, but they’ll not be as crispy.

3. Plate and Enjoy

As soon as they are golden brown in color, take them out of the oil and place them on some clean kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil. You are ready to serve them hot and crispy.

How to Serve Keto Mozzarella Sticks

Serving cheese sticks with good keto marinara sauce is my favorite. If you decide to buy ready made marinara sauce, it is important to check that its content does not have any sugar.

These mozzarella sticks would also delight together with the chicken tenders wrapped in bacon, both of which are perfect low-carb snacks. If they are served at a gathering, consider preparing some keto onion rings to serve with them.

Serving Suggestions

You can adjust this recipe in different ways to satisfy your craving. Here are some interesting suggestions:

Utilize pork rind crumbs. Crush pork rinds to make the coating extra crunchy instead of using almond or coconut flour.

Use an air fryer. This technique is less messy and still achieves crunchiness.

Make them spicy. Toss in some cayenne pepper or paprika to the breading to add some spice.

FAQS

1. How do you avoid cheese melting excessively?

The answer is; cheese sticks have to be frozen before frying them. Also, the oil temperature has to be set at 375 degrees. This allows the cheese to be kept inside and not melt away rapidly.

2. How to bake keto mozzarella sticks rather than frying them?

Absolutely! Ensure you bake them for a few minutes on each side at 400°F. Although, note that baking… does not crisp as frying does. If you are after a nice crust try finishing them off under the broiler after lowering the oven temperature.

3. How do you make these ahead of time?

Your first step is to prepare the mozzarella sticks and coat them before freezing them. When it’s time to eat, there’s no need to thaw them; simply fry them straight from the freezer. To heat them, you may also use the oven or an air fryer.

4. What’s the best oil to use?

The best choice of oil here is a keto-friendly avocado oil. Avocado oil is both delicious and packed with healthy fats, so there is no reason for you not to use it.