I have mastered the most delicious mozzarella sticks. They taste better than the classic fried ones too! These mozzarella sticks only require 4 ingredients, have less than 1 gram of carbs each, and are packed with protein! My secret ingredient = Whisps cheese crumbs. Whisps is one of my favorite companies and they have truly changed the game with their cheese crumbs, making it so easy to turn anything breaded low carb!
I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do! Try my Low Carb Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites as well, which use the buffalo flavor of the Whisps cheese crumbs!
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Ingredients
- Mozzarella String Cheese – 4 light mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into halves (8 pieces total).
- Egg – 1 large egg
- Protein Powder – 15 grams of unflavored protein powder. Mine is by the brand Prozis. You can use the code “KATIE10” for 10% off on their site!
- Cheese Crumbs – 1/3 cup of Whisps Italian Herb Cheese Crumbs. This is a game changer for making low carb goodies!
- Dipping sauce (optional) – Such as marinara, or a Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
How To Make Them
- Take your string cheese pieces and do the following: (1) dip them in the egg (2) dip in the protein powder (3) dip back in the egg (4) coat in the cheese crumbs.
- Place your mozzarella sticks in your air fryer & spray with nonstick spray.
- Air fry at 350°F for 6-7 minutes, or until your desired amount of crispness!
- Serve and enjoy! Best enjoyed when fresh.
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How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do recommend reheating these in the oven or air fryer though rather than the microwave because they will lose their crispiness! They are best when fresh though!
What If Whisps Are Not Available Where I am?
If you are unable to purchase Whisps cheese crumbs for any reason (I know in certain countries it can be too expensive to have shipped) I have al alternative for you! You can combine some very fine almond flour with shredded parmesan cheese (or your favorite kind of cheese) and get a very similar outcome. Of course if you are not on a low carb diet, you could always use traditional bread crumbs as well.
No Air Fryer?
Don’t have an air fryer? That’s okay!! Do I think you should get one? Definetely. The air fryer I use is the Ninja Foodie 10-In-One Deluxe 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer Combo. I love this one because it’s huge, easy to use, and can be both a pressure cooker and air fryer. This saves so much space! But anyways, back to my point. You can cook these in the oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
Cooking Tip
If you have the extra time, I’d recommend putting your mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 10 minutes to make them more firm, which will help prevent any cheese from melting out of your mozzarella sticks. Just don’t forget about them in the freezer though (unless you are trying to freeze them to make in advance) haha!
Can I Freeze These?
Yes! In fact, it’s probably better if you have any leftovers to store them in the freezer so they hold their shape and don’t get soggy. Heat them up in your air fryer or oven when you are ready to enjoy them again! I would heat them up at 350°F for 5 minutes or so. If you are making these in advance to cook later, don’t cook them and just place them directly in the freezer.
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Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks
I have mastered the most delicious mozzarella sticks. They taste better than the classic fried ones too! These mozzarella sticks only require 4 ingredients, have less than 1 gram of carbs each, and are packed with protein! My secret ingredient = Whisps cheese crumbs. Whisps is one of my favorite companies and they have truly changed the game with their cheese crumbs, making it so easy to turn anything breaded low carb!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Take your string cheese pieces and do the following: (1) dip them in the egg (2) dip in the protein powder (3) dip back in the egg (4) coat in the cheese crumbs.
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Air fry at 350°F for 6-7 minutes, or until your desired amount of crispness!
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Serve and enjoy! Best enjoyed when fresh.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 118kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
- Cholesterol 65mg22%
- Sodium 380mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Protein 14g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
