Description

These Low Carb Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a deliciously spicy and crispy appetizer perfect for anyone following a low carb diet. Crispy bacon wrapped around gooey mozzarella, coated in a flavorful almond flour and parmesan mixture, then baked to golden perfection. Served with a tangy hot sauce dip for an authentic Nashville hot twist.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese and Bacon

8 oz mozzarella cheese sticks
8 slices of bacon

Coating

1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup hot sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Prepare Cheese: Cut each mozzarella stick in half to create 16 smaller pieces that will be easier to wrap and cook evenly.
Make Coating Mix: In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful coating mixture.
Wrap Cheese with Bacon: Take a slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around each mozzarella piece, covering the cheese completely. Secure with toothpicks if necessary to prevent unwrapping during baking.
Coat Wrapped Cheese: Roll each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick in the almond flour mixture until well coated, ensuring an even crisp outer layer.
Arrange for Baking: Place the coated mozzarella sticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow hot air circulation for crispy bacon.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure the bacon crisps evenly on all sides and the cheese is melted inside.
Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let the sticks cool for a few minutes so they firm up and are safe to handle.
Serve: Serve warm with hot sauce on the side for dipping to enjoy the full Nashville hot flavor experience.

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper according to your heat preference to make it milder or spicier.
Using toothpicks can help keep the bacon wrapped securely during baking.
Ensure mozzarella sticks are well coated to avoid cheese leakage while baking.
Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
This recipe is gluten-free and low carb, making it suitable for keto dieters.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Southern

Keywords: low carb appetizer, bacon wrapped cheese sticks, Nashville hot mozzarella, gluten free snack, keto friendly appetizer, spicy bacon cheese sticks