LOW-CARB APPETIZERS FRIED CHEESE STICKS(click here to print)

Mozzarella fried cheese sticks with pork skins.

Ingredients

• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in 16 sticks
• 2 tbsps parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 0.12 tbsp pepper
• 2 oz pork skins, crushed

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix pork skins, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
2. Whip the egg in a small bowl. Dip the cheese sticks in the egg, then roll them in the pork skin mixture, making sure they're evenly coated. Place coated sticks in the freezer for 1 hour. (30 minutes minimum).
3. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet until very hot.
4. Deep fry the sticks until the coating is golden brown.
5. Serve with lite ranch dressing or sugar free marinara sauce.  TIP:  You may use the plain pork rinds or the barbecue flavored

Calories 291

Fat 20.38g

Carbs 2.486g

Protein 23.668g

There are 291 calories in 1 serving of Fried Cheese Sticks .

Calorie breakdown: 64% fat, 3% carbs, 33% protein. Recipe submitted by Edith Weil