Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots – Quick Air Fryer Snack Recipe
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick and easy snack made in the air fryer. Combining cottage cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs with simple spices creates a deliciously crispy tot that’s perfect for a light bite or appetizer. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe uses minimal ingredients and offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 tots 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, drained)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
For Air Fryer
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for crispy tots.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine drained cottage cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and the optional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Form Dough: Stir the ingredients together until a thick and sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too wet to hold shape, gradually add more breadcrumbs until it firms up.
- Shape Tots: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and shape each into small tot shapes with your hands.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the tots in a single layer making sure they do not touch each other. Spray the tops of the tots lightly with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Air Fry: Cook the tots in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure they brown evenly and become golden and crispy.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the tots and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack.
Notes
- Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy tots.
- If you prefer a firmer tot, add extra breadcrumbs little by little.
- You can omit Parmesan cheese for a simpler flavor or to keep it vegetarian.
- Use seasoned breadcrumbs or add extra herbs like parsley for flavor variations.
- Ensure tots are spaced well in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture as tots may soften if left out.
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