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Fried Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella fried cheese sticks with pork skins.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix pork skins, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
  2. Whip the egg in a small bowl. Dip the cheese sticks in the egg, then roll them in the pork skin mixture, making sure they're evenly coated. Place coated sticks in the freezer for 1 hour. (30 minutes minimum).
  3. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet until very hot.
  4. Deep fry the sticks until the coating is golden brown.
  5. Serve with ranch dressing or low carb marinara sauce.
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The "breading" would be good for chicken nuggets too, I bet.
02 Mar 08 by member: sweetsin
Another great induction snack food... you can never have too many options!
16 Apr 08 by member: tashablueyes

     
 

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Nutrition summary:

There are 291 calories in 1 serving of Fried Cheese Sticks.
Calorie break-down: 64% fat, 3% carbs, 33% protein.
Calculated Weight Watchers® points: 7 points.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 2.29g.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 183
Calories 291
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 20.38g 31%
  Saturated Fat 11.258g 56%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1.163g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 6.767g  
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 552mg 23%
Potassium 94mg  
Total Carbohydrate 2.49g 1%
  Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
  Sugars 0.95g  
Protein 23.67g  
 
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 36% Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
15%
of RDI*
(291 calories)
15% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (3%)
 
Fat (64%)
 
Protein (33%)
Carbohydrates, 2.49g (3%) Fat, 20.38g (64%) Protein, 23.67g (33%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories