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Air Fried Keto Mozzarella Stick Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for the perfect keto snack? Prosciutto mozzarella sticks are a delicious appetizer with only a few ingredients. Make these low carb mozzarella sticks are air fried and the perfect quick dish.<\/p>

Do you love Prosciutto as much as I do? Heres some more keto recipes using Prosciutto: Keto Stuffed Chicken Parmesan<\/a>, Keto Stuffed Chicken Parmesan<\/a>, Keto Italian Hoagie Coleslaw <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Keto Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer
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These Prosciutto mozzarella sticks are a fantastic keto friendly appetizer. It doesn\u2019t get much easier than 2 ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though I make these mozzarella sticks in the Air Fryer you can always make these in a toaster or convection oven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would use the broil setting on low or set to bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes. I have an Air Fryer oven<\/a> but this recipe also works great with a basket style air fryer.<\/a>
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What kind of prosciutto should I make mozzarella sticks with?
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The best prosciutto to use for this recipe is the pre packaged prosciutto that is separated individually by wax or plastic sheets. It makes it a lot easier to remove each slice without tearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tip is to make sure to keep the prosciutto cold. Don\u2019t take the prosciutto out of the fridge until you\u2019re ready to wrap the mozzarella sticks. 
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When buying prosciutto there are two main types: prosciutto crudo (raw, dry cured ham) and prosciutto cotto (cooked ham) 
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Prosciutto Crudo is packed in salt for up to two months before it is washed to remove the salt and hung to dry for 12-18 months
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Prosciutto Cotto is seasoned with salt and then steam cooked at a low temperature around 158 degrees F. For about 18 hours which gives the ham it\u2019s pink color.
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Both types of prosciutto come from the same part of the animal. I prefer to use the dry cured crudo because it crisps up better when cooking but either variety will work as long as they are sliced thin.
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How to add flavor to your Prosciutto Mozzarella Sticks
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These prosciutto mozzarella sticks are delicious on their own but if you want to serve them with some Rao\u2019s marinara<\/a> for dipping that\u2019s a great option. Drizzle a dash of Balsamic vinegar<\/a> to add a slight kick of vinegar to cut the richness. 
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I served the mozzarella sticks over a bed of arugula as a garnish but also as a side salad. I drizzled a little olive oil and sea salt over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hot prosciutto also slightly wilted the arugula as well as giving the greens a little extra flavor. In the summer when I have fresh herbs I would definitely add a leave of basil with the mozzarella before rolling the prosciutto.
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Can I use any other types of cheese?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


I\u2019ve only used mozzarella string cheese but any other types of semi soft cheese would work in this recipe. If you have a block of mozzarella cheese you can cut 3-4 inch sticks about a half inch in diameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freeze the cheese for a few hours so that the prosciutto has time to crisp up while the cheese slowly thaws then melts. Don\u2019t worry if the cheese begins to melt out a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What these prosciutto mozzarella sticks lack in looks they make up in the flavor department.
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More Low Carb Italian Inspiration <\/h2>\n\n\n\n