Without the use of coconut flour, this gluten free Keto Mozzarella Sticks recipe gives new meaning to the low-carb diet. The recipe was perfected in multiple ways from seasoning to temperature of the cheese sticks and oil. Getting enough fat is the most difficult part of the keto diet. Here is a tasty solution. You can even fry them in advance to feed a crowd.
You may also be interested in Low-Carb Breaded Chicken.
Fried Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Frying Keto Mozzarella Sticks just got a whole lot easier and faster. This delicious appetizer can even be made in advance, fried and frozen.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Freezing Time:: 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 23 minutes
Servings 20 half sticks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons superfine almond flour Bob’s Red Mill (or blanched almond flour)
- 2 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese Costco (or Parmesan)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 whole large egg
- 10 Mozzarella sticks cut in half
- High-smoke-point oil peanut, avocado, canola, 1/8-inch deep
Instructions
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Set aside a non-stick baking sheet, unlined and ungreased. (If yours sticks, line with parchment paper, wax paper, etc.)
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In a shallow bowl or plate (I used a paper plate with a rim), combine the almond flour, grated pecorino Romano, paprika, and garlic powder; set aside.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
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Roll a Mozzarella stick in the almond flour mixture. Not much will stick to it but that’s okay. You just want to absorb any moisture.
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Then, dip that same stick in the egg and then dredge in the almond flour-cheese mixture again. Press the flour into the cheese stick and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining stick halves.
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Ensure the sticks on not touching each other and freeze for several hours or overnight.
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Preheat about 1/8-inch of oil in a heavy skillet. Fry up to two halves in a 7-inch skillet, three halves in a 9-inch skillet, and up to 4 halves in a 12-inch skillet. You do not want too many cold sticks to the oil as they decrease the oil’s temperature. Fry, rolling on all sides, for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel to drain for a few seconds and pat gently. Transfer to wire rack while you make the rest. (It’s okay if the cool down because you’re going to microwave them next.)
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Add the amount of sticks you’re about to serve and microwave them on high for 5 – 20 seconds depending on how many you’re warming. Watch them carefully and remove them once you see a tiny bit of cheese oozing out one of the ends. Serve immediately or freeze uncovered without touching each other. Then place in a zipper storage bag.
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To rewarm, microwave for up to 20 seconds or until cheese begins to ooze out of the stick.