Keto cheese sticks are a low carb appetizer that is easy to make in the air fryer. This family friendly keto appetizer recipe is great for the holidays or parties that everyone will eat.
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Who doesn't love fried cheese? I remember ordering cheese sticks anytime I had the chance when I was a kid!
Now I'm looking for a little different version than my childhood favorite. Jarlsberg cheese and my air fryer helped me to create a new spin on original cheese sticks.
Jarlsberg Keto Cheese Sticks
These cheese sticks are great to make for a holiday party. They are also Keto cheese sticks which will impress your low carb eating friends. Jarlsberg gives these cheese sticks a deliciously nutty flavor while almond flour and parmesan cheese make for a delicious outside crisp.
What ingredients you need
Making this easy appetizer is quite simple. Just a few pantry items in addition to 10 ounces of Jarlsberg and you will be ready to air fry.
- 10 oz Jarlsberg cheese
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, chili powder and paprika
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How to Make Cheese Sticks in the Air Fryer
Once you've gathered your ingredients you'll be ready to air fry the Jarlsberg.
- Cut Jarlsberg cheese into two inch long sticks. Place sticks into a freezer safe container and place in freezer for about 30 minutes for until frozen.
- Put egg in a bowl and whisk.
- Place parmesan cheese and spices in a bowl and combine well.
- Once cheese is frozen, add flour (almond and coconut mixture) into the bag and shake until the cheese sticks are fully coated. Remove cheese sticks to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place remaining flour in bowl with parmesan cheese and spices.
- Dip each cheese stick in egg until fully coated and then dip again into spice/flour mixture until coated. Place on baking sheet and freeze for one hour.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Once frozen remove cheese sticks from freezer and place in the air fryer.
- Cook at 380F for 3-6 minutes, shaking halfway through. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the cheese stick.
- Serve with low sugar marinara or ranch dressing for a low carb dip option.
Keto Air Fryer Cheese Sticks
Ingredients
- 10 oz Jarlsberg cheese
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon each of onion powder garlic powder, salt, chili powder and paprika
Instructions
- Cut Jarlsberg cheese into two inch long sticks. Place sticks into a freezer safe container and place in freezer for about 30 minutes for until frozen.
- Put egg in a bowl and whisk.Place parmesan cheese and spices in a bowl and combine well.
- Once cheese is frozen, add flour (almond and coconut mixture) into the bag and shake until the cheese sticks are fully coated. Remove cheese sticks to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place remaining flour in bowl with parmesan cheese and spices.
- Dip each cheese stick in egg until fully coated and then dip again into spice/flour mixture until coated. Place on baking sheet and freeze for one hour.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Once frozen remove cheese sticks from freezer and place in the air fryer.
- Cook at 380F for 3-6 minutes, shaking halfway through. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the cheese stick.
- Serve with low sugar marinara or ranch dressing for a low carb dip option.
Jaime
These look amazing!
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thanks!! we sure enjoyed them 🙂