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