Easy Keto Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Servings: 16 mozzarella sticks
Calories: 119kcal
Equipment
- Low Carb Substitution Guide – This is totally optional but if you like my recipes, I now have a $5 guide available with all of the substitutions I use to create every recipe on my site. You can use this to convert old traditional recipes and create new keto recipes! You can purchase it here and/or read more if you are interested. I appreciate your support so much guys!
- Nutritional Food Scale – AKA my best friend. This little buddy has been with me for over 4 years and never fails. Perfect measurements and only needs the batteries replaced maybe once a year!
- Wok or Large Pot for frying
- Slotted Spoon to lift the mozzarella sticks out of the hot oil
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup almond flour 112g
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut flour 14g
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch 7g (cornstarch can also be used)
- 8 oz block of mozzarella or 8oz of pre-made mozzarella cheese sticks
- 2-3 cups vegetable coconut or avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat your oil in a Wok or large pot over medium heat. Aim to get it between 350-375*F if you have a thermometer. (See tip about air-frying)
- Beat your egg and water in a bowl, set aside.
- Mix together the almond flour and spices in a large shallow bowl and set aside.
- Mix the arrowroot starch and coconut flour in another large shallow bowl, set aside.
- Slice your mozzarella into pieces about the thickness of a traditional cheese string but about 2/3 the length. (see photo for reference).
- Roll a mozzarella stick in the arrowroot starch/coconut flour blend then dip it in the egg mixture.
- Next roll it in the almond flour to coat. Dip it once more in the egg then back into the almond flour to double coat the mozzarella stick.
- Gently drop the mozzarella stick into the hot oil and fry for ~20-30s per side or until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil.
- Repeat this process for the rest of the mozzarella sticks. Serve warm with a side of low-carb pizza or pasta sauce. Enjoy your Easy Keto Mozzarella Sticks!
Notes
Ingredients Links
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flour
- Arrowroot Starch
- Coconut Oil, Vegetable Oil or Avocado Oil for frying
Tips
- You can use a brick of mozzarella or mozzarella sticks that are pre-cut for this recipe. **If using pre-cut sticks, you'll likely want to freeze them before frying to prevent them from melting too quickly in the hot oil.
- If you'd rather use an air-fryer, this recipe is still doable. They just may take slightly longer to cook. Try a test stick for 5-7min at 370*F and adjust from there.
- For a twist, try adding some dried parmesan to the almond flour coating!
- If you find your cheese a bit hard to chew when eating the mozzarella sticks, you may have over-cooked them, try cooking them for slightly less time for the stretchy gooey mozzarella sticks we all know and love!
- Store these mozzarella sticks in the fridge, covered for up to 5 days (re-heat in the oven at 400*F just until hot)
- OR freeze in a wax paper lined ziplock bag and re-heat at 425*F on a baking sheet just until hot.