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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    First Published: Mar 7, 2022 by thesugarfreediva. ยทThis post may contain affiliate or amazon links which may pay commission at no cost to you.
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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks, an easy and delicious recipe idea for fried mozzarella sticks without the oil and carbohydrates.
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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks are a great idea for an appetizer or for a snack and are only one net carb!
    Made with mozzarella cheese sticks and low carb bread crumbs, these cheeseticks are perfectly crunchy on the outside while gooey and warm on the inside.

     

    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    What you will read about in this recipe.

    • What makes Air Fried Cheese Sticks so good?
    • What you need to make Keto low carb mozzarella sticks.
    • How to make Air Fryer Low Carb Cheese Sticks.
    • Tips for making the best air fryer cheese sticks.
    • How to store cheese sticks.
    • Print the recipe for the best Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    What makes Air Fried Cheese Sticks so good?

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    These air fried cheese sticks are perfectly crispy and gooey without the added grease from oil frying.

    I like that air fried cheese sticks require quicker preparation, easier cleanup, and a lighter feel thanks to the absence of oil.
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    Did you try my Air Fried Keto Pizza Roll Ups?

    Like with this recipe, those keto pizza roll ups are also a keto friendly version of a popular appetizer, meal, or snack idea.

     

    To make this recipe you will need keto keto low carbohydrate friendly bread crumbs. You can find a selection of keto low carb bread crumbs here.


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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    What you need to make Keto low carb mozzarella sticks.

    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks- Use a part skim and low moisture mozzarella for best results. The sticks should be frozen for at least two hours. They should also be cut in half, horizontally.
    • Low Carb Keto Bread Crumbs- . This can include low carb panko, low carb bread crumbs, pork rinds as all or in combination for the two cups.
    • Egg -beaten
    • Seasonings as desired- . This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.

     

    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    How to make Air Fryer Low Carb Cheese Sticks.

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    Note: We will be using a 'dredging' process to make these. If you find that you are having issues with your batter sticking to the cheese, simply repeat the process of dredging. Also, for best results, be sure to 'flick' off the excess dry ingredients before air frying them.
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    1. Line a rimmed baking sheet that can fit into to a freezer with parchment paper.
    2. We will set up the dredging station using two shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place your beaten egg (or simply beat it in the bowl). In the second bowl whisk or mix together the dry ingredients, (breadcrumbs/panko and seasoning).
    3. Use a fork to hold and dredge the first cheese stick in the egg, covering it well. Then run the cheese stick through the second bowl with the dry ingredients. Flick off the excess dry ingredients and repeat this step before placing the covered stick on to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process until all of the sticks have been covered with the ingredients, placing the sticks on to the sheet so that they do not touch one another. Then place the sheet with the cheese sticks in the to freezer. Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
    4. When you are ready to air fry your cheese sticks, spray the fryer basket with nonstick and preheat the fryer to 370. Place 5-6 sticks into the fryer taking care to not overlap them. Air fry for five to seven minutes or until done. Repeat the process until all of your sticks are done. The total air fry time can vary depending on the air fryer that you use.

     

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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    Tips for making the best air fryer cheese sticks.

    Using string cheese is the big secret to making these cheese sticks.
    I suggest using a lower moisture and part skim milk string cheese for best results.

    Here are some more helpful tips for you.

    1. Freezing the string cheese before making this recipe is also recommended. You can do this as little as two hours prior to making the air fryer sticks.
    2. There are many varieties of keto panko or bread crumbs that you can use. Feel free to use crushed up pork rinds for all of the needed panko bread crumbs or in combination with another choice.
    3. This is one of the few recipes that I would suggest prepping the air fryer basket to prevent a clean up chore. Simply pull the basked out of the air fryer and give it a quick spray of nonstick (over the sink to prevent a mess).
    4. I am using mozzarella cheese in this recipe as they work the best when breaded and heated in this recipe. Can you use another cheese? Stick with a cheese that comes in a wrapped snack stick, that is lower in moisture, and also freeze it before using it in this recipe. Mozzarella is popular because it can get gooey when heated. However, there are other cheese varieties (Colby Jack) that can work too.

     

    How to store cheese sticks.

    If your sticks have been air fried, simply place them in an air tight container where they should keep for about five days or in a freezer for about a month.
    Not already air fried sticks can be stored in the freezer.
     

    Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

     

    • Keto Low Carb Flatbread
    • Low Carb Pizza Rolls
    • Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Cake
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    • 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Keto No Bake Chocolate Cookies
    • Sugar Free Keto Shortbread
    • Low Carb Air Fried Zucchini Sticks
    • Low Carb Air Fried Veggie Tots
    • Air Fried 'Blooming Onion'.
    • Low Carb Air Fried Onion Rings.

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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks
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    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks

    Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks, an easy and delicious recipe idea for fried mozzarella sticks without the oil and carbohydrates.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    freeze15 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: air fried, air fried cheese sticks, air fried mozzarella sticks, appetizer, gluten free, keto, Keto mozzarella cheese sticks, low carb, low carb cheese sticks, low carb mozzarella sticks
    Servings: 12 sticks

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 6 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
    • 2 cups Keto Bread Crumbs - see post for details.
    • 1 Egg - beaten
    • 2 tsp Seasonings - see post for details

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet or similar flat rimmed board with parchment paper and set this aside while you work. If your freezer does not have room for this baking sheet, use something flat that will fit, like a plate.
      parchment lined cookie sheet
    • Use two shallow bowls to make a dredging system. In the first bowl place the beaten egg. In the second bowl place the remaining ingredients (everything but the cheese and the egg).
      egg flour bowls
    • Start by dredging the first cheese stick in the egg, covering it well. Then run it through the second bowl with the dry ingredients. Flick off the excess dry ingredients and place the cheese stick on the prepped baking sheet. Repeat this process until all of the sticks have been covered with the ingredients. Do not overlap the sticks, use an additional sheet instead. Then place the sheet with the cheese sticks in the to freezer. Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
      Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks
    • When you are ready to air fry your cheese sticks, spray the fryer basket with nonstick and preheat the fryer to 370. Place 5-6 sticks into the fryer taking care to not overlap them. Fry for 5-7 minutes or until done. Repeat the process until all of your sticks are done.
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    Recipe Notes

    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
    - see post for alternatives
    Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
    most recently updated:
    March 7, 2022

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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