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Keto Cheese Sticks with Dipping Sauce

These Keto Cheese Sticks only take 20 minutes to make and are the perfect appetizer! They are crispy on the outside with melty cheese on the inside. These cheese sticks are keto, low-carb, grain-free, and gluten-free!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 Sticks
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

For the Cheese Sticks

  • 8 oz. havarti cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
  • 1/2 cup pork rinds crushed
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cup coconut oil or enough to fill a medium skillet to an inch

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce or another hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut aminos

Instructions

For the Cheese Sticks

  • Heat the oil to 375°F in a medium skillet or deep frying skillet.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk the egg whites.
  • In a separate shallow dish, mix together the crushed pork rinds, almond flour, and Parmesan.
  • Dredge the cheese strips into the egg whites, then into the pork rind mixture, then back into the egg whites, and once again back into the pork rind mixture.
  • Using tongs, carefully place the coated cheese sticks one at a time into the hot oil. To not crowd the skillet, only fry a few at a time.
  • Fry the cheese sticks for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown, flipping them halfway.
  • Transfer them to a large plate or baking sheet to cool slightly before serving.

For the Dipping Sauce

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Notes

  • Use uniform strips. Cut the cheese into similar sized sticks so that they cook evenly.
  • Double dredge. Double dredging results in crispier keto cheese sticks.
  • Test your oil. We recommend frying only one cheese stick first to make sure the temperature is perfect. Having the oil temperature too low will result in some cheese seeping out into the oil.  Having it too high will result in your cheese sticks taking on a darker more burnt appearance and the inside won't get as melted.
  • Be careful. The oil is likely to splatter so wear oven mitts when frying these keto cheese sticks to protect your hands and forearms.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg