Description
These crispy, golden-baked mozzarella sticks are loaded with high-quality protein and made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a post-workout snack, after-school treat, or a guilt-free appetizer, they’re quick to make, packed with flavor, and easy to customize. Whether you air fry or bake them, these mozzarella sticks deliver the protein punch your snack time has been missing.
Ingredients
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6 sticks of part-skim mozzarella (or string cheese)
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2 large organic eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
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1/2 cup crushed protein chips (Quest or low-carb tortilla chips)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch of sea salt
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Avocado oil spray (for baking or air frying)
Instructions
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Prep the cheese: Cut mozzarella into sticks (or use whole string cheese). Freeze for 30–45 minutes.
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Create breading stations:
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Bowl 1: flour + salt
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Bowl 2: beaten eggs
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Bowl 3: crushed protein chips + seasoning
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Bread the cheese: Dip each stick into flour, then egg, then the chip mixture. Repeat egg and crumbs for double coating.
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Bake or air fry:
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Air fryer: 375°F for 6–8 minutes
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Oven: 400°F for 10–12 minutes
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Serve hot with your favorite high-protein dip.
Notes
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Freeze the sticks before cooking to prevent cheese from melting too fast.
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For extra crunch, double bread the sticks.
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Substitute almond flour with gluten-free options if needed.
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Pair with Greek yogurt ranch or hummus for added protein.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7–8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg