Experience the delight of homemade mozzarella sticks featuring a crispy exterior and a lusciously cheesy interior. Crafting these delectable treats is a breeze, and they’re deep-fried to perfection—golden and crunchy on the outside, with a gooey, melted cheese center. The entire process takes just a few minutes, making it a quick and enjoyable culinary venture. For an extra burst of flavor, try dipping them in marinara sauce!
Time Breakdown:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 12 pieces of Mozzarella string cheese (halved)
- 2 tbsp Coconut Flour
- 1 large Egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Crushed pork rinds
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare three bowls: one with coconut flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of almond flour, pork rinds, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat each mozzarella piece in coconut flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in the almond flour mixture. Place on the lined cookie sheet without letting the pieces touch.
- Freeze the cookie sheet for at least one hour to prevent cheese leakage during baking.
Frying Instructions:
- Two tablespoons of oil are heated over medium heat in a skillet.
- Fry mozzarella sticks in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and soft inside when gently pressed.
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Take the cookie sheet out of the freezer and bake on the second rack from the lowest for 4-5 minutes until the bottom side is golden.
- Flip and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden on the other side.
Recipe Notes:
- Serving size: 4 low-carb mozzarella sticks.
- Coconut flour is left over; nutrition info adjusted accordingly.
- Nutrition facts exclude oil for the frying method.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 18.6g
- Total Carbs: 5.9g
- Net Carbs: 3.8g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 16.8g
