Cheese Curds

CHEESE CURD INGREDIENTS

½ Cup Almond Flour

1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

½ Teaspoon Garlic

¼ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

½ LB Halloumi Cheese Cut into Chunks

Avocado Oil to Coat

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE DIP INGREDIENTS

½ Cup Full Fat Sour Cream

2 Tablespoons Chives Chopped

¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder

½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

¼ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

ASSEMBLY:

1. In a small mixing bowl combine sour cream, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.  Chill. 
2. In a small mixing bowl combine almond flour, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.  Mix well. 
3. In a large plastic baggie, add cheese and lightly coat cheese with oil.  Add almond flour mixture and coat cheese. 
4. Place cheese curds in the air fryer at 280° F and fry for 20 – 22 minutes.      
5. Shake the basket often. 
6. Serve cheese curds with sour cream and chive dip, no sugar added organic ketchup, or marinara sauce. 

HEALTH BENEFITS

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s a good choice for high temperature cooking.

Almond Flour:  An excellent gluten free option that is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein.

Halloumi Cheese:  The high fat and low sugar content makes halloumi cheese an EXCELLENT Ketogenic choice.