Air Fryer Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks
This Air Fryer Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks recipe has a delicious double coated thick crust to ensure the cheese does not ooze out while air frying. It's a fool proof recipe that I have tried and tested several times.
Prep Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 23 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Diabetic
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 425kcal
Cost: $8
- 8 oz mozzarella
- 2 cups breadcrumbs alternatively you can use toasted pork rind crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 basil leaf minced
- 1 dash of salt and pepper to taste
Preheat air fryer to 400 F
Cut the mozzarella sticks lengthwise about one inch diameter then freeze for 1 hour
Beat 1 egg and place in a medium size dish, in another dish add the breadcrumbs
Remove mozzarella from freezer and first dip into the egg and then dredge through the breadcrumbs ensuring that all side are crusted, place on a wax or parchment lined dish and freeze for at least 1 hour
Remove from freezer and coat again with the egg and breadcrumbs and place once again in the freezer for at least 1 hour
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the sticks into the basket, spray them with cooking spray. Air fry for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. If over cooked the cheese may ooze out of the crust.
(Refer to the video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
3g net carbs for 2 mozzarella sticks. Each stick is a fairly large portion and is quite filling.
7g net carbs per serving if using my breadcrumb recipe.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Serving: 2sticks | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g