Bite-Size Keto Mozzarella Sticks
These homemade bite-size keto mozzarella sticks are a delicious snack that’s cooked in an air fryer and covered in pork rind and Italian seasoned crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Keto
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 16 oz. block of mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 cups pork rind crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- Salt and pepper to tast
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella block into bite-size cubes.
- Chill the mozzarella cubes in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste into a shallow bowl, and stir to combine.
- Add the pork rind crumbs into another shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs, and put them into another bowl.
- Coat the mozzarella pieces in the almond flour, dip into the eggs and then press into the pork rind crumbs.
- Place the coated bites into a pan or onto a rack in the air fryer, and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.1g net carbs)
- Fiber: .7g
- Protein: 20g
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