Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots – Quick Air Fryer Snack Recipe
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick, delicious, and healthy snack perfect for a busy day. Made with just cottage cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs, they are flavored with garlic, onion, and Parmesan for extra taste. Crispy and golden on the outside thanks to air frying, these tots make a great guilt-free appetizer or side dish.
- 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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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, 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: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the tots evenly and quickly.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the small curd cottage cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using. Stir thoroughly until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too wet, add a little extra breadcrumbs to achieve the right consistency.
- Shape the tots: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape each into small tot shapes using your hands, aiming for uniform size to cook evenly.
- Prepare the 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 are not touching to allow for proper air circulation and crisping.
- Add oil spray and air fry: Spray the tops of the tots lightly with olive oil. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Serve hot: Once golden and crispy, remove the tots from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack.
Notes
- Drain the cottage cheese well before mixing to avoid excess moisture, which can make forming the tots difficult.
- You can add extra breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too wet to hold shape.
- Feel free to experiment with seasoning additions like paprika or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Spraying the tots with olive oil helps them achieve a beautiful golden crust in the air fryer.
- Serve these tots fresh for the best texture, as they may soften when cooled.
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