These NEW and IMPROVED Keto Mozzarella Sticks make delicious Low Carb, Gluten Free Party Snacks that everyone at the party is going to love!
Remember bowling allies? Remember all the delicious (yet kind of crappy quality) food that you used to get to share with friends (along with your free-refill Pepsi, obbbbvs). Well no joke, a bowling alley inspired this recipe. Okay, and I guess the overwhelming request I’ve received for more keto friendly recipes. But let’s be real- we can all get on board with mozzarella sticks and these keto cheese sticks are as healthy as they can be since they’re made with almond flour instead of refined white breadcrumbs and make a really tasty vessel for antioxidant-rich tomato sauce.
How to Make These low carb Keto Mozzarella Sticks
This really couldn’t be easier. You remember those mozzarella cheese strings from your grade 3 lunch box? This is what you can do with them now that you’re an adult. Simply cut them into pieces and bread them in almond flour mixed with spices. Then bake or pan fry those keto mozzarella sticks until golden brown. The key to ensuring they brown up nicely before the inside cheese melts too much is to pop them in the freezer for a few minutes just to firm up.
The result is a nostalgic after school snack made a little bit healthier with the goodness of almonds. So these keto mozzarella sticks are also totally gluten free for my GF followers. You can also play with the different seasonings and spices depending on what you’re in the mood for or what you have on hand. Even a little salt and pepper is enough since there’s so much flavour in the cheese, almonds and tomato dipping sauce.
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Now I want to know, have you tried these NEW and IMPROVED keto cheese sticks?
What kind of recipe would you like to see me make keto friendly or gluten free?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 16 mozzarella cheese strings
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup almond flour + 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 4 tbsp ground flax
- 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Tomato sauce for dipping
- olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Put the beaten eggs in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, flax, parmesan, salt and spices.
- Dip the mozzarella sticks in the egg, then in the almond mixture, then in the egg and almond mixture again.
- Place the sticks in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Place the sticks on a parchment lined baking sheet and spray/drizzle each stick with olive oil. Place baking sheet in the oven set to broil at 500F. Broil for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with tomato sauce and enjoy!
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Updated on July 12th, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Allen says
I made them they were delicious thanks so much
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks!
Miray says
My kids can’t eat coconut or almonds (or any nuts) due to allergies. Can you suggest another flour to dip the cheese in?
Abbey Sharp says
You could try just all purpose flour, if you don’t need it to be gluten free.
Jj says
Do a fine chopped crispy bacon
Christina says
Another option is to grind up pork rinds in a food processor – they will look exactly like traditional breadcrumbs. Add seasonings to cover any of the “pork rind” taste. I know a lot of Ketoers who use this as a sub for breadcrumbs to get that crispy outside when frying or baking.
CeeJoy says
I made mine with crushed pork rinds (pre-crushed jar at Amazon) plus powdered Parmesan cheese, with dried Italian herbs, salt, pepper = no carbs. Put frozen mozzarella sticks in baggie of 1 T. Psyllium Husk Powder & 1/4 tsp. Xanthum Gum powder; slipped into raw scrambled eggs; place into pork rinds/parm coating & pour coating over mozzarella stick. Set on plate. Place 3 in 1/2 deep high heat oil like Avocado/ hot 375-390 degree oil. Fry 20-30 seconds, flip over, heat to light brown, flipping as needed, do not burn. Eat within 10 minutes. If you keep hot in warmer they will melt!
Holly says
Pork rinds made into crumbs in a food processor.
Lois McCarrel says
you should make breading with ground pork rinds, and parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Ideally you set your breading station up with unflavoured whey protien mixed with salt and pepper then beaten egg (add a teaspoon of sour cream it will stick better and then your crumb mix. We use this set up an anything we want to fry like zucchini sticks, mushrooms, blanched cauliflower, and any chicken, we also pound down pork tenderloin medallions thin and bread them up to do a keto version of double downs with bacon lettuce and tomato
Jw says
I could not stop eating these. Thank you!!
Abbey Sharp says
🙂
Deb says
Hi. The 12 sticks; are they 12 whole or 6 whole cut in half? Thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
12 whole sticks. If you cut them in half, you end up with 24.
Scott says
These turned out delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Abbey Sharp says
Thank you!
Miriam Hogan says
How many carbs per which serving do you end with?
Latasha says
How many can you eat for serving size to be 149 calories?
Abbey Sharp says
Two to three 🙂
Claudia says
How many carbs are these each ?
Sofia Tsalamlal says
2 grams per stick.
Chanel says
Can I use almond meal or coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Abbey Sharp says
Yup, I would use coconut flour because it’s a finer consistency
Chris says
Any idea how many carbs are in each one.?
Abbey Sharp says
Hi Chris, 3 grams of carbs in each mozzarella stick.
Monique says
I tried this I used the baking method and it was a mess the cheese melted through the coating. I was disappointed really looked forward to these.
Abbey Sharp says
I’m so sorry to hear that. It may be helpful to coat the cheese again to make a tougher exterior.
lorraine says
Made them to the letter per instructions. Cheese still spilled out while cooking.
Jessica Levinson says
These are so easy and look delicious! Great party appetizer!
Abbey Sharp says
totally!
Kelly says
No doubt this would be a great party pleaser. People love gooey cheese!
Abbey Sharp says
can’t go wrong!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
If only I liked melty cheese, haha! Sounds so easy to make though!
Abbey Sharp says
yes! very easy 🙂
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I seriously can’t wait to try these!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks love!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I seriously can’t wait to try these!!
Deborah Brooks says
I have such a weakness for cheese! These look amazing
Abbey Sharp says
You’ll love this!