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Zero Carb Mozzarella Sticks

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Appetizer, Beef and Lamb, Bread, Carnivore, Egg Free, Nut Free, Pork, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 274

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven or an air fryer to 400°F.
  • Place the ground beef in a large bowl and season with the salt. Use your hands to combine well. Divide the beef into 8 equal portions and form each portion into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle, about 3½ inches by 2 inches.
  • Place one string cheese in the center of a patty. Use your fingers to seal the patty around the cheese; be sure to seal the edges well or the cheese will melt out. Repeat with the remaining patties and cheese. Wrap a slice of bacon around the entire patty, then secure the ends of the bacon with toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining patties and pieces of bacon.
  • Place the wrapped patties on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper if using the oven or in the air fryer basket in a single layer if using an air fryer and bake or cook for about 8 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
  • Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oven or air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before consuming or the melted cheese will burn your mouth.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in a preheated 400°F oven or air fryer for about 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 274 | Fat: 20g | Protein: 24g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Fiber: 0g | P:E Ratio: 1.2