Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots Recipe
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a simple, crispy, and savory snack made with cottage cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs. Perfectly seasoned and air-fried to golden perfection, they make a healthier alternative to traditional tots and are great served with your favorite dipping sauce.
- 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: Vegetarian
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: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms. Add extra breadcrumbs if the mixture remains too wet.
- Shape tots: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small tot shapes with your hands for uniform size and cooking.
- 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 for even crisping. Spray the tops with a little more olive oil for a golden finish.
- Air fry: Cook the tots in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the tots carefully and serve them hot with your choice of dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the cottage cheese well to avoid soggy tots.
- If the mixture feels too wet, add additional seasoned breadcrumbs a little at a time until you achieve a thick dough consistency.
- Use olive oil spray instead of direct oil application for a lighter, crispier texture.
- You can omit Parmesan cheese to keep it vegetarian or add more spices for extra flavor.
- These tots can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
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