Fried Cheese Sticks Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Fried Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella fried cheese sticks with pork skins.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Snack

Rating:

Ingredients

8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in 16 sticks
2 oz pork skins, crushed
2 tbsps parmesan cheese
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
0.12 tbsp pepper
1 large egg

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix pork skins, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
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).
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet until very hot.
Deep fry the sticks until the coating is golden brown.
Serve with ranch dressing or low carb marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 291

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 20.38g

% Daily Value 26%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 11.258g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.163g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 6.767g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 119mg

% Daily Value 40%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 552mg

% Daily Value 24%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 2.49g

% Daily Value 1%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.2g
  
  % Daily Value 1%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.95g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 23.67g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 15mcg

% Daily Value 2%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 28mg

% Daily Value 2%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 3mg

% Daily Value 17%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 94mg

% Daily Value 2%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 291 KCal
Fat 20.38 g
Carbs 2.49 g
Protein 23.67 g

There are 291 calories in 1 serving of Fried Cheese Sticks.

How long would it take to burn off 291 KCal?
Basketball	29 minutes
Cycling (10 MPH)	40 minutes
Jogging	23 minutes
Running	19 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	28 minutes
Walking	33 minutes
Weight Training	33 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.