Crispy Keto Ham and Cheese Sticks

🧀🥓 Crispy Keto Ham and Cheese Sticks

These crunchy ham and cheese sticks are perfect for a quick keto snack, appetizer, or lunchbox idea. They’re cheesy inside and crispy outside with almost no carbs.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 8 slices deli ham
• 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (or cheddar sticks)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking/air fryer)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wrap the cheese
   • Place a cheese stick on a slice of ham.
   • Roll the ham tightly around the cheese.
2. Prepare coating
   • Beat the egg in a bowl.
   • In another bowl mix almond flour, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat the sticks
   • Dip each ham roll in the egg, then coat in the almond flour mixture.
4. CookAir Fryer (Best Method)
   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
   • Cook 7–9 minutes until crispy.
   Oven
   • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
   Pan Fry
   • Fry in oil 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
5. Serve
   • Let cool slightly and serve with keto ranch or sugar-free marinara.

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📊 Nutrition (Approx. per stick)

• Calories: ~140
• Protein: ~10 g
• Fat: ~10 g
• Net Carbs: ~1–2 g

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✅ Tips for Extra Crispiness

• Double coat with egg and almond flour.
• Freeze rolls 10 minutes before cooking to prevent cheese leaking.
• Add Italian seasoning for more flavor.