Low Carb Italian Mozzarella Sticks

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 h 15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 21 min

Low Carb Italian Mozzarella Sticks

  • Net Carbs

    5.5 g

  • Fiber

    3.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    8.9 g

  • Protein

    22.5 g

  • Fats

    38.2 g

454 cals

Low Carb Italian Mozzarella Sticks

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Ingredients

  • Mozzarella Cheese

    Mozzarella Cheese

    250 gram

  • Italian Seasoning

    Italian Seasoning

    3 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon

  • Almond Meal Finely Ground by Simple Truth

    Almond Meal Finely Ground by Simple Truth

    1 cup

  • Raw Egg Whole

    Raw Egg Whole

    1 medium

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    ¼ cup, grated

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Garlic, Powder

    Garlic, Powder

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 8

1 h 21 min

  • Step 1

    Add the almond meal to a bowl along with the Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Slice the mozzarella into thick strips or wedges about 3/4 of an inch thick.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Beat the egg in a small bowl.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Coat each mozzarella strip in the beaten egg then roll in the seasoned almond meal, until well covered.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Once you have coated all the cheese in the breading, transfer to the freezer to set for a minimum of one hour.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Remove the frozen cheese from the freezer and heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan.
  • Step 7

    Add four of the breaded mozzarella sticks to the pan and fry for roughly 1 minute on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is hot through. Do not over cook or the cheese will melt!
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Repeat with the remaining oil and cheese and serve immediately.

Comments 5

  • JazzyD

    JazzyD 5 years ago

    I'm allergic to almonds, would coconut flour work as an alternative flour? What is your recommendation?

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous 5 years ago

      Are you using fresh mozzarella in the pics? Would it work as well with block cheese and cooked in an air fryer?

      • laroshacooper7933f

        laroshacooper7933f 5 years ago

        These are super yummy and easy to make

        • Zhazha81

          Zhazha81 6 years ago

          Great

          • recipewriter

            recipewriter 6 years ago

            Thank you! I'm glad you liked the recipe.