Keto Mozzarella Sticks coated in an egg wash and Italian seasoned almond flour is the low carb snack you have been craving! These are the perfect keto appetizer for those games days around the TV or just a keto friendly snack! Homemade, ooey, gooey, perfection in every bite!
Making your own keto mozzarella sticks is a cinch and only requires 5 simple ingredients. They are only 2 net carbs each!
For best results and the most delicious crispy coating without the cheese oozing out everywhere, these keto cheese sticks should be fried. I've tried baking in the oven and air frying and they didn't turn out.
How to make keto mozzarella sticks
First thing you will need to do is get your 6 mozzarella cheese sticks and cut them in half.
Now, in a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, Italian seasoning and salt.
Add the beaten eggs to a second bowl.
Coat the mozzarella stick in the egg, followed by the almond flour mixture, then egg, then almond flour again...be sure to coat them completely and not to have any of the cheese exposed.
Set the coated cheese sticks aside on a tray or plate or small baking sheet. Coat the rest of the cheese sticks.
Place the tray of cheese sticks in the freezer for 2 hours.
When you're ready to fry the cheese sticks, heat the oil in your heavy bottom pot to 375F.
Add in 6 of the cheese sticks and cook until golden brown. This will only take a couple of minutes.
Flip them halfway through cooking for even color.
Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel or parchment paper. Continue cooking the remaining 6 cheese sticks.
Serve with low carb marinara sauce and get ready for the ultimate cheesy snack! Yummy!
Like this low-carb appetizer? Check out my other keto recipes for Keto Sausage Balls , Crockpot Cheese Dip or Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders!
Crispy Keto Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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Tip: Hitting your 20–30g protein per meal goal helps you stay full and supports muscle.
Ingredients
- 6 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, cut in half
- 1 Cup almond flour (see my favorite on Amazon)
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- enough cooking oil to fill your pot 1 inch
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, Italian seasoning and salt.
- Add the beaten egg to a separate shallow bowl.
- Coat each piece of cheese in the egg, followed by the almond flour mixture, then egg, then almond flour again, being sure to coat them completely and not to have any of the cheese exposed.
- Set the coated cheese sticks aside on a tray or plate. Coat the rest of the cheese sticks.
- Place the plate of breaded cheese sticks in the freezer for 2 hours.
- When you're ready to fry the cheese sticks, heat the oil in your heavy bottom pot to 375F. Add in 6 of the cheese sticks carefully to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. This will only take a couple of minutes. Flip them halfway through cooking for even color.
- Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and let drain the excess oil on paper towels. Continue cooking the remaining 6 cheese sticks.
- Serve with low-carb marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Use whatever oil you like: olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil
- Nutrition info assumes 1 teaspoon of oil absorbed per mozzarella stick.
- Make a double batch and keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Fry frozen cheese sticks right out of the freezer.
Deborah says
Can these be baked instead of fried ??
jenniferbanz says
I tested that and the cheese melted before the breading was crispy.
Pat Obourn says
Description says this recipe contains parmesan cheese, but I'm not seeing it in the recipe. Did I miss something?
jenniferbanz says
That was an error. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Denise Anderson says
Can you make these ahead and leave them in the freezer until you're ready to cook them?
jenniferbanz says
That should work!
Blanca says
Looks amazing!! Can I bake these in the oven?
jenniferbanz says
We tried and it didn't work, unfortunately
Marissa says
Hi, can this be froze for more then 2 hours? Or should they be put in the fridge, then froze 2 hours before cooking?
jenniferbanz says
Yes, they can be frozen for more than 2 hours
Glover says
Can you air dry them instead?
jenniferbanz says
Air fry? I tried and it didn't work. The cheese oozed out before they got crispy
Junior Young says
Wow, those mozzarella cheese sticks look very tasty!