Low Carb Keto Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

How To Make Keto Mozzarella Sticks

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

• Prep ingredients. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Prepare three bowls: coconut flour, whisked egg, and almond flour mixed with pork rinds (this is the breading mixture).

• Bread the mozzarella sticks. Dredge mozzarella in coconut flour first – this helps the egg wash stick. Dip it in the egg, then roll in almond flour breading mixture until coated well.

TIP: Use one hand for the dry dredging and breading, and the other hand for the wet egg wash. This will help keep the breading bowl dry so that the breading sticks.

• Freeze the low carb mozzarella sticks. This is an important step, otherwise the cheese will melt during cooking and keeping the keto cheese sticks in one piece will be impossible.

• Cook cheese sticks. Once they are frozen solid, you can bake or fry the keto cheese sticks. Both options work, but check the FAQ below on why I prefer one of the methods over the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are mozzarella sticks keto? No, most mozzarella sticks are made with flour so aren’t low carb. But don’t worry, you can still enjoy cheese sticks on keto. Just make this mozzarella sticks keto friendly recipe instead!
• Can I make them vegetarian? Yes, you can. Simply omit the pork rinds and use all almond flour instead of 1/2 and 1/2. (The almond-flour-only version is shown in the video on the recipe card below.) They will be slightly less crispy this way.
• Can I make the breading nut-free? Yes, you can. Simply omit the almond flour and use only pork rinds.
• Is there a difference between baking vs frying mozzarella sticks? Yes, there is a difference, and it’s especially noticeable in keto mozzarella sticks without breadcrumbs. If possible, I highly recommend frying in oil (no need to deep fry) to get the crispiest, browned exterior. Most of the pictures in this post, including the one below, are the fried version.
• Can you make them in an air fryer? Yes, you can! I recommend using the same method as these air fryer mozzarella bites. You’ll just need to swap the high carb breading with the kind in this keto mozzarella sticks recipe instead. However, if you want to bake the mozzarella sticks, you absolutely can and they are still delicious – just not quite as crispy.

Here is an older photo of the original recipe I made of the baked low carb mozzarella sticks without pork rinds (only almond flour):

More Keto Appetizer Recipes

If you like this keto mozzarella sticks recipe, you might also like some of these other keto appetizer recipes:

• Zucchini Fries Recipe – These use a simple parmesan breading, but you can also use the same breading from these keto mozz sticks to make the zucchini fries more crispy.
• Mini Keto Corn Dogs – I may have created these for my kids, but I secretly love them, too!
• Low Carb Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms – These delicious morsels are secretly packed with veggies.
• Keto Soft Pretzels – You won’t believe that these are keto! They taste like the real thing.
• Sausage Balls – Satisfying, protein-rich, and utterly delicious!
• Keto Stuffed Mushrooms – Tasty and healthy, keto stuffed mushrooms are the perfect snack for those looking to enjoy low-carb delights.

My Tools For This Recipe

• Baking Sheet – This anti-warp, nonstick pan is definitely one you should add to your collection. They are my favorite and perfect for keto cheese sticks.
• Parchment Paper – Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper keeps these keto mozzarella sticks from sticking.
• Glass Nesting Bowls – These are my go-to bowls to use in the kitchen. Every size you need to make these mozzarella keto sticks is in there!