Prepare three bowls: one with whisked eggs and cream, one with coconut flour, and one with the remaining ingredients of pork rinds, almond flour, and seasonings. (Ensure you double bread the cheese sticks to prevent them from bursting in the hot oil.)
Dunk each piece of cheese in the egg wash, then coat it with coconut flour. Dunk it back in the egg wash, then coat it with the pork rind crumb mixture.
Place the coated cheese sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the coated cheese sticks for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, until they are firm.
Frying the keto cheese sticks
When you're ready to fry, heat avocado oil in a 10" or larger cast iron skillet.
Ensure there's enough oil to be about 2 inches deep in the skillet. Before frying the cheese sticks, the oil should reach 375°F (190°C).
Once the oil is at the proper temperature, add the cheese sticks in small batches to avoid reducing the oil's temperature too quickly. Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F - 375°F throughout the frying process.
Fry the cheese sticks for about 3 minutes, ensuring all sides are crispy and golden brown. Work quickly to prevent the cheese inside from overheating and possibly leaking out.
Once fried, transfer the cheese sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess grease.
Allow the oil temperature to return to 375°F (190°C) before frying the next batch.
Optionally, garnish the cheese sticks with basil or parsley. Serve with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cheese Sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 552mg24%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 131IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
*
Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.
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