Quick Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Tots
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a crispy, delicious snack that’s incredibly easy to make. Packed with protein and perfect for any time of day, they’re sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese
- Grated Potatoes or Grated Cauliflower or Grated Sweet Potatoes
- Salt (optional)
- Pepper (optional)
- Garlic Powder (optional)
- Onion Powder (optional)
- Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs (optional for binding)
Instructions
- Start by grating your starchy vegetable of choice. If using potatoes, I usually use a box grater to get fine shreds. If you're using cauliflower, make sure to process it finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated vegetable with cottage cheese. I like to add a pinch of salt and pepper for flavor, but feel free to customize with garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite spices.
- Using your hands, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and shape them into bite-sized tots. I usually make them about the size of a golf ball and then slightly flatten them for even cooking.
- While you're forming the tots, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This helps achieve that perfect crispy exterior.
- Place the formed tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not touching. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do this in batches. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- Once done, let them cool slightly before serving. They’re delicious on their own or paired with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Make sure the mixture is not too wet. If it feels too wet, add a bit of almond flour or breadcrumbs to help bind it together. Feel free to mix in ingredients like chopped herbs, shredded cheese, or even cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.