Keto Cheese Sticks

These keto cheese sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're ready in under 15 minutes. The cheese sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and they're perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.

Cheese sticks are a classic snack food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're typically made with a breading of flour and breadcrumbs, but this recipe uses almond flour and pork rinds to create a keto-friendly version. This recipe was developed by a team of food scientists at Serious Eats who were looking for a way to make a delicious and satisfying keto snack. They experimented with different combinations of ingredients and cooking methods, and they eventually came up with this recipe. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic snack food without sacrificing your keto diet.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup pork rinds, crushed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheese, almond flour, pork rinds, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into 12 sticks.
5. Place the cheese sticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The almond flour and pork rinds create a crispy breading that's similar to the breading on traditional cheese sticks.
• The cheese sticks are cooked in an air fryer, which helps to create a crispy exterior and a gooey interior.
• The cheese sticks are seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, which gives them a delicious flavor.