Keto Mozzarella Sticks

Perfect for your next party or game day, these mozzarella sticks are oozing with cheesy goodness!

Close Up of Keto/Low Carb/Gluten Free Mozarella Sticks on Serving Plate with Red Sauce

Download FREE COPY OF

Easy Keto Dinners eBook

15 Easy Keto friendly dinners made in 30 minutes or less!

Take them to the next level by dipping them in this Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce .  

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

These are crunchy, gooey and oh so satisfying!

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

The breading that used for these Keto fried cheese sticks is super easy to make and is packed with flavor! It’s so versatile and can be used for just about anything you decide to fry.

These are a great low carb party appetizer.

What’s in Low Carb Fried Cheese

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Keto Cheese Sticks

Grind your pork rinds in a food processor or mini chopper.  Remove and set aside.  Add cubes of parmesan cheese and grind till you get a granular consistency, like the pork rinds.

If you’re short on time, you can use pork panko. It works equally as well.

Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix using a hand whisk or fork, until well combined.

Set up your breading station with the mozzarella sticks, beaten eggs and breading mixture.

Screen Shot 2018-04-15 at 11.39.12 PM

Dip each stick into the egg, then breading mixture, back into the egg and into the breading mixture again. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Screen Shot 2018-04-15 at 11.39.29 PM

This Homemade Low Carb Marinara Sauce is a breeze to make and only takes a few minutes. You can make it while the mozzarella sticks are in the freezer.  

Screen Shot 2018-04-15 at 11.39.44 PM

After 30 minutes, heat some light olive oil (or mild flavored oil) in a skillet on medium high.  Fry the mozzarella sticks for 3-4 minutes, then set on paper towels to cool slightly.

Serve with your favorite low carb marinara sauce, or make a batch of this Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce. Enjoy!

Are Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Good for You?

For those following Keto or low carb diets, mozzarella is a great source for healthy fat. It’s also a good source of calcium and vitamin C, and each serving gives 8 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber with only 1 net carb!

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

Can I Air Fry Keto Cheese Sticks

You sure can! Proceed with the directions on how to coat the cheese. After it is been in the freezer for 30 minutes, place cook in your air fryer on 400F for about 5 minutes.

Check to see if the outside is crispy, if not, cook for an additional two minutes until done.

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

Can I Freeze Gluten Free Cheese Sticks

The answer is yes and no. Pre-fried Keto cheese sticks are perfect to leave in the freezer and then take out only what you want to fry at one time. Once they are fried, it is not recommended that you refreeze them.

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

Can I Use Other Types of Cheese for Keto Fried Cheese Sticks?

Because you freeze the cheese first, most any melting cheese, or soft cheese will work. Avoid hard cheeses like Parmesan because they just don’t have a good melting point for frying.

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

More Keto Appetizers

Mozzarella Sticks - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
20 Easy Keto Recipes Cover Thumbnail
garlic butter steak bites recipe card

Download FREE COPY OF

20 Easy Keto Dinners eBook

Easy and delicious Keto recipes that anyone can make!

Keto/Low Carb/Gluten Free Mozarella Sticks on Serving Plate with Red Sauce

Keto Mozzarella Sticks

Perfect for your next party or game day, these mozzarella sticks are oozing with cheesy goodness! These are crunchy, gooey and quite satisfying!
5 from 1 vote
Author: Julianne
Servings 8
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 10 minutes
TOTAL 15 minutes

RECIPE VIDEO

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Grind your pork rinds in a food processor or mini chopper.  Remove and set aside.  Add cubes of parmesan cheese and grind till you get a granular consistency, like the pork rinds.  
  • Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix using a hand whisk or fork, until well combined. Set up your breading station with the mozzarella sticks, beaten eggs and breading mixture.
  • Dip each stick into the egg, then breading mixture, back into the egg and into the breading mixture again. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • If you are making homemade marinara sauce,  you can make the sauce while the mozzarella sticks are in the freezer.  See my recipe for my Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce .
  • After 30 minutes, heat some light olive oil (or mild flavored oil) in a skillet on medium high.  Fry the mozzarella stick for 3-4 minutes, then set on paper towels to cool slightly.
  • Serve with your favorite low carb marinara sauce, or make a batch of my Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce .  Enjoy!

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Calories 225kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Mozzarella Sticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

© Copyright for Keto Cooking Christian LLC. Please use the share buttons to share on social media, but please do not copy/paste the recipe.

Rate this Recipe

Bible verse of the day

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




4 Comments

  1. These look really yummy! If I was wanting to make these for company, do you think I could keep them warm in the oven for about 30 minutes so I’m not cooking when guest arrive? Or would they just melt?

    1. I haven’t actually tried freezing them myself, but I imagine it would work out just fine. The air fryer would be a bit risky because you have to fry these at a high temperature, and fairly quickly, to prevent them from melting. If you want to experiment, maybe do a test with just one stick at the highest temperature on your air fryer, and see how it does. If you do try this, please let me know how it worked out!