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These crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are just under 2 net carbs per serving, making them a great keto snack!
Today I’m sharing a classic appetizer, but with an easy low carb spin! You will love these easy mozzarella sticks, they are ultra crispy and perfectly seasoned. This is a great appetizer or a fun weekend snack. Better yet, these are made in the air fryer, so no oil to clean up, and just 5 minutes of cooking time!
Don’t forget to pick up a jar of low carb marinara for dipping! I warm the marinara in a small sauce pot or in a microwave safe bowl just before serving. This recipe uses Pork Rind Panko- for more great ideas for keto breadcrumbs, check out Everything You Need to Know about Pork Rind Panko!
Ingredients for Keto Mozzarella Sticks
- Mozzarella sticks
- Eggs
- Almond flour
- Pork rind panko
- Spices: garlic salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley
- Low carb marinara
- Oil for frying
How to Make Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
You will find the detailed ingredients and instructions below, but this is a high level overview of the process. Begin by preparing three separate bowls to assemble the mozzarella sticks.
- Bowl 1: Add the almond flour, garlic powder and garlic salt, stir well. Bowl 2: Crack the eggs in the second bowl, beat well. Bowl 3: Add the pork rind panko, parsley and Italian seasoning, stir well.
- Slice the cheese sticks in half. To prepare the cheese sticks roll in the almond flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the pork rind panko.
- Place each breaded cheesestick on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. Freeze at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Add the frozen cheesesticks to the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil. Cook 5 minutes.
Can you eat Mozzarella Sticks on a keto diet?
You certainly can. In fact, mozzarella sticks happen to be one of the easiest appetizers to make keto. Simply switch regular flour and breadcrumbs with keto-friendly substitutes like almond flour and pork rind panko.
It might be hard to believe, but the substitutions needed for low-carb versions of these ingredients won’t make any difference to the final result. Chances are your family and friends won’t even realize they are enjoying a low carb alternative!
Can you make these cheese sticks without an air fryer?
Definitely! Instead of using an air fryer you can cook these in oil like you might get at a restaurant. Simply add enough oil to cover 2 inches of a small pot to medium heat.
Cook 2-3 cheesesticks at a time, using tongs to rotate. Cook 3-4 minutes until the outside has browned. When cooked through, remove and rest on a paper towel lined plate.
Other Low Carb Appetizers
- Keto Pizza Muffins
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
- Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Air Fryer Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella sticks, sliced in half
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups pork rind panko*
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
Prepare 3 Bowls
- Bowl 1: Add the almond flour, garlic powder and garlic salt, stir well.
- Bowl 2: Add the eggs, beat well.
- Bowl 3: Add the pork rind panko, parsley and Italian seasoning, stir well.
- Slice the cheese sticks in half.
- To prepare the cheese sticks roll in the almond flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the pork rind panko. Use your fingers to press the mixture tightly to the cheese. Make sure each cheese stick is covered completely. You can dip it in the egg and back into the pork rind panko mixture if you need to cover them better.
- Place each breaded cheesestick on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. Freeze at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Add the frozen cheesesticks to the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil. Cook 5 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
