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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Nutrition
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.
Will says
This is really good!!!1
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Will! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Will says
a really tasty
Roses says
This is my favorite food. But I’ve never done it. I think I will try it with your recipe. Thanks you!
Abbey Sharp says
Awesome! It’s a great recipe. I hope you love it 🙂
Michael says
It looks delicious. I wish I wasn’t fat. I can do it myself and enjoy it. but…
Holly says
Pork rinds made into crumbs in a food processor.
Abbey Sharp says
Genius!
Ed says
Had to stop halfway through breading because there wasn’t nearly enough egg or almond flour mixture. Easily needed twice the amount for the listed amount of cheese, and the breading barely stuck to the cheese at all.
Alyssa says
I absolutely love this recipe. The only thing I do differently is putting the mozz sticks in the fryer instead of the oven. They turn out perfect every time. This recipe is a little time consuming but so worth it. I definitely recommend using an air fryer or regular fryer for this.
Abbey Sharp says
Good to know! Thanks for sharing Alyssa
Amy says
I’ve been needing something that would help my cravings….I think this will be it! I love mozz sticks and have been missing them so much since on the Keto diet. Can’t wait to give these a try!!
Abbey Sharp says
Amazing! Enjoy!
Sam says
Tasted fine, but predictably made a mozzarella gooey mess in the oven. Yes I froze them first, what a waste of time.
Kris says
VERY good! They were a little melty because I was too impatient to leave them in the freezer long enough. I think cast iron is a key too. My oil was just right!! I’m definitely trying this again, and on other things too! Fried mushrooms here I come!
Amy says
Good once I doctored a little. Waaay too sweet and not hot enough for me, added garlic and water chestnuts.
Still was a good recipe and will keep it around.
Abbey Sharp says
thanks!
George says
I just made these very good, I used half coconut flour and half amount flour.
I will be making these again. I think next time I will try the pork rind idea
Abbey Sharp says
yes! love the pork rind idea too!
Laura says
Can I make these with regular mozarella cut into sticks or do they have to be store bought cheese sticks?
Abbey Sharp says
Definitely!! Just make sure they’re frozen
Abbey Sharp says
Regular mozzarella is fine!
Marcia Morgan says
I used your link to get the almond flour 🙂 A friend mentioned mozzarella sticks on facebook and I instantly had a craving and hit up the google. Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to make some in two days when my Amazon Prime shipment arrives lol
Abbey Sharp says
amazing! Enjoy love!
Erica says
Can you please post the nutritional breakdown information……they look amazing!!!
Abbey Sharp says
Hi Erica, I avoid sharing the nutritional information for my recipes because that’s against my philosophy.