Description
Crispy low carb keto fish sticks deliver a delightful seafood experience without excess carbohydrates. Crunchy almond flour coating and perfect seasoning make this recipe a satisfying choice for health-conscious diners you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) cod fillets
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g (1.75 oz) pork rinds, crushed
- 2 tbsps coconut flour
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- 60 ml (¼ cup) avocado oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice cod into uniform 1-inch wide strips, thoroughly drying each piece with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Coating Setup: Create three distinct stations – first with coconut flour, second with whisked eggs, and third combining crushed pork rinds, lemon pepper seasoning, and paprika for a flavorful breading mixture.
- Breading Process: Systematically coat fish strips by first dredging in coconut flour, dipping into egg wash, then thoroughly covering with seasoned pork rind mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Cooking Technique: Heat avocado oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, carefully arranging fish sticks in a single layer without overcrowding. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking, resulting in perfectly crispy keto-friendly fish sticks.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat fish strips completely dry to achieve a crispy, golden-brown coating that adheres perfectly without becoming soggy.
- Coating Technique: Use separate hands for dry and wet ingredients to prevent clumping and ensure an even, consistent breading that locks in flavor.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat to create a crisp exterior while cooking fish thoroughly without burning the delicate pork rind coating.
- Oil Selection: Choose avocado oil for its high smoke point and neutral flavor, which enhances the fish’s natural taste and provides a healthier frying option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg