Healthy Mozzarella Sticks
Healthy Mozzarella Sticks made with string cheese and baked to crispy perfection. A delicious, low-carb, and healthy appetizer.
Servings: 6 sticks
Ingredients
- 6 string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds or panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each string cheese stick in half and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In one bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg.
- In a third bowl, place crushed pork rinds or panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each cheese stick into the almond flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for another 15 minutes.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake for 8-10 minutes or air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.