🥚 Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (or block mozzarella cut into sticks)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (avocado oil or olive oil works well)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Cheese
- Cut mozzarella into sticks (about finger length if using a block).
- Freeze for 45–60 minutes.
(Important: prevents melting too fast while frying.)
2️⃣ Prepare Breading Stations
- Bowl 1: Whisk eggs.
- Bowl 2: Mix almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Coat the Sticks
- Dip each frozen mozzarella stick into egg.
- Roll in almond flour mixture.
- Repeat egg + almond flour again for a thicker coating.
- Place coated sticks back in freezer for 20–30 minutes.
4️⃣ Fry
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry sticks for 30–60 seconds per side until golden brown.
- Remove immediately once golden (don’t overcook or cheese will leak).
- Drain on paper towels.
💪 Protein Boost Tips
If you want even higher protein:
- Mix 2–3 tbsp unflavored whey or casein protein powder into almond flour.
- Or add 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to the breading.
- Serve with high-protein marinara or Greek yogurt ranch dip.
📊 Approximate Macros (Per 3 sticks)
- Protein: 18–22g
- Carbs: 4–6g
- Fat: 20–24g
- Calories: ~280–320
(Varies by cheese brand and oil absorption.)
