Description
Crispy cottage cheese tots made in the air fryer with breadcrumbs, simple seasonings, and a golden crunchy texture.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese, small curd and drained
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Combine cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
Mix until a thick sticky dough forms.
Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too wet.
Shape tablespoon-sized portions into small tots.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
Arrange the tots in a single layer without touching.
Spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g