Keto Fried Mozzarella Bites
Do you crave to get some Italian cuisine into your keto diet? Perfect! Because today we will be cooking a special Italian appetizer. And, it would surely be a hit on your dinner table: the keto fried mozzarella bites. Moreover, they are not only great as appetizers but also, go well as a side dish too.
Above all, it can be your go-to snack to satisfy your cravings. Especially, a delicious way to start your low-carb party, or just a mini addition to your main course, for instance.
To make this dish keto-friendly for you, we will only make use of keto-approved ingredients. So, you wouldn’t have to worry about gaining weight while enjoying this dish.
The star ingredient of our dish is, of course, mozzarella. Since, this particular type of cheese is well-known to be the super cheese. Furthermore, you can use shape it into sticks, squares or balls for this recipe.
Just 1 ounce of this cheese contains 14% of your daily calcium needs. And, it has incredibly high amounts of protein that keeps your muscles going through the day.
The other ingredients used in the original fried mozzarella are replaced with more low-carb products. For example, the regular flour is substituted with Ketofy – Keto Coconut Flour. This type of flour is actually recommended as it is considered low carb and gluten-free. Most importantly, it benefits in terms of boosting metabolism, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and lowering bad cholesterol.
Eggs are also thrown into the recipe as they are one of nature’s superfoods packed in a single shell. Add a variety of Italian seasonings to your dish. And, give it the European feels and voila! It is indeed the perfect high-protein high-fat snack and appetizer your family will surely love. Let’s Ketofy it!
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Total Servings: 3 Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients Required.
- 170 g Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Lightly Beaten Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Ketofy – Keto Coconut Flour
- ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- Olive Oil for Frying
- Ketofy – Keto Ketchup for Serving
How to Make Keto Fried Mozzarella Bites?
Step 1: Slice your mozzarella cheese into cubes, say, about an inch thick.
Step 2: Beat the eggs in a large bowl together with the heavy cream. Further, whisk to make it a homogeneous mixture.
Step 3: Mix together the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Ketofy – Keto Coconut Flour in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: After that, cover the mozzarella cubes with the egg batter. And, then roll them on the flour.
Step 5: Pour about 2 inches in a pan, olive oil, to deep fry the mozzarella cubes. Place the cubes in a slotted spoon and dip it into the oil. Meanwhile, fry for about a minute or wait till the flour turns golden. Likewise, repeat the process for all of the cubes.
Step 6: Transfer everything to a plate with your choice of sauce on the side. We recommend using our ultra low-carb classic, and rich in tomatoes, Ketofy – Keto Ketchup.
Serving Tips
Your ketofied version of keto fried mozzarella bites are ready. Serve them steaming hot. Let the mozzarella melt in your mouth satiating your taste buds. Oh! And leaving you craving for some more!