Zero Carb High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in these mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks that pack a punch without the carbs! Made with tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey mozzarella, these crispy delights are perfect for a guilt-free snack or game day treat. Dive into this high-protein, low-carb goodness that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
Prep
15
min
Cook
12
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 6 oz ground chicken (170 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg whisked
- 3 mozzarella sticks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Coat the mozzarella sticks with ground chicken. Toss in egg wash & then Parmesan.
- 2
Air fry at 400F for 10-12 mins. Take them out, add your buffalo sauce & enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 45-60 minutes before coating them because the cheese needs to stay below 40°F to resist melting through the ground chicken layer before the exterior sets in the air fryer.ingredient40°F, 45-60 minutes
- ✓Pack the ground chicken around each cheese stick to an even 1/4-inch thickness because uneven layers cause thin spots to cook faster than thick spots, leading to premature cheese blowouts at high heat.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Press the Parmesan coating firmly onto the egg wash layer since Parmesan's low moisture content (around 30%) and high fat allow it to form a crust that seals in moisture better than breadcrumbs alone, critical for a carb-free binding system.ingredient~30% moisture
- ✓Air fry at exactly 400°F for 10-12 minutes and flip halfway through at the 5-6 minute mark, since convection airflow cooks the top-facing surface faster and uneven browning can create weak points where cheese leaks out.timing400°F, flip at 5-6 min
- ✓Let the sticks rest for 2-3 minutes after air frying before adding buffalo sauce because the molten mozzarella core (which can exceed 180°F) needs time to firm up slightly, preventing total structural collapse when cut or bitten.timing2-3 minutes, 180°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
12
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Zero Carb High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in these mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks that pack a punch without the carbs! Made with tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey mozzarella, these crispy delights are perfect for a guilt-free snack or game day treat. Dive into this high-protein, low-carb goodness that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 6 oz ground chicken (170 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg whisked
- 3 mozzarella sticks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Coat the mozzarella sticks with ground chicken. Toss in egg wash & then Parmesan.
- 2
Air fry at 400F for 10-12 mins. Take them out, add your buffalo sauce & enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 45-60 minutes before coating them because the cheese needs to stay below 40°F to resist melting through the ground chicken layer before the exterior sets in the air fryer.ingredient40°F, 45-60 minutes
- ✓Pack the ground chicken around each cheese stick to an even 1/4-inch thickness because uneven layers cause thin spots to cook faster than thick spots, leading to premature cheese blowouts at high heat.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Press the Parmesan coating firmly onto the egg wash layer since Parmesan's low moisture content (around 30%) and high fat allow it to form a crust that seals in moisture better than breadcrumbs alone, critical for a carb-free binding system.ingredient~30% moisture
- ✓Air fry at exactly 400°F for 10-12 minutes and flip halfway through at the 5-6 minute mark, since convection airflow cooks the top-facing surface faster and uneven browning can create weak points where cheese leaks out.timing400°F, flip at 5-6 min
- ✓Let the sticks rest for 2-3 minutes after air frying before adding buffalo sauce because the molten mozzarella core (which can exceed 180°F) needs time to firm up slightly, preventing total structural collapse when cut or bitten.timing2-3 minutes, 180°F