🧀 Carnivore Mozzarella Sticks
Yield: 8–10 sticks | Keto & Carnivore
🛒 Ingredients (3 Options)
Option 1: Cheese + Egg Coating (Most Popular)
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8–10 mozzarella cheese sticks (low-moisture works best)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup finely grated Parmesan (animal rennet if strict)
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Salt (optional)
Option 2: Bacon-Wrapped (Zero Egg)
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8–10 mozzarella sticks
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8–10 thin bacon slices
Option 3: Cheese-Only (Lion Diet)
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Mozzarella sticks only
(No coating — crisped with careful cooking)
🧊 Freezing (DO NOT SKIP)
Freeze mozzarella sticks 1–2 hours before cooking.
This keeps them from exploding 🧨🧀
🔥 Cooking Methods
🍳 Pan-Fry (Best Crunch)
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Heat beef tallow or butter over medium
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Dip frozen sticks in egg, then roll in Parmesan
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Fry 30–45 sec per side until golden
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Remove immediately and rest 1 minute
🌪 Air Fryer
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Preheat to 200°C / 400°F
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Arrange frozen coated sticks
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Cook 5–7 minutes, flipping once
🔥 Oven
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Preheat 220°C / 425°F
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Bake on parchment 8–10 minutes
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Broil last 1–2 minutes if needed
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Method
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Wrap frozen mozzarella tightly with bacon
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Secure with toothpicks
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Bake or air fry 10–15 minutes until bacon is crisp
❓ Q & A
Q: Why low-moisture mozzarella?
A: Fresh mozzarella melts too fast and leaks. Low-moisture holds its shape.
Q: Why Parmesan in the coating?
A: It crisps like breadcrumbs but stays carnivore.
Q: Can I double-coat?
A: Yes! Egg → Parmesan → egg → Parmesan = thicker crust.
Q: What fat is best?
A: Beef tallow > ghee > butter.
Avoid oils if staying carnivore.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Best eaten fresh. Reheat in air fryer 2–3 minutes.
Q: Dipping sauce?
A:
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Melted butter
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Warm cream + salt
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Bacon fat drizzle
(Strict carnivore: skip tomato sauce)
🔥 Pro Tips
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Work in small batches
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High heat = blowouts
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If cheese starts leaking, pull immediately
