Crispy Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Bites | No Sugar, No Grains!

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for frying.

Gather all ingredients: cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, and 1 egg.

If using homemade cottage cheese, ensure it is drained. Measure out 1 cup of cottage cheese.

Add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of almond flour to the mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients together, preferably using your hands for better incorporation.

If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 375°F. If not, skip this step.

Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk it well.

Prepare a parchment sheet for easier cleanup. Using a small scoop, form a ball of the mixture and dip it into the egg wash before placing it on the parchment sheet.

Flatten the ball slightly to ensure even cooking. Repeat the process until all mixture is used.

Spray the parchment sheet with olive oil before placing it in the air fryer.

Place the parchment with the cheese bites into the air fryer and set it to air fry mode for 9 minutes.

At the halfway mark, flip the cheese bites to ensure even cooking. Adjust the placement of the racks if necessary.

After the initial 9 minutes, check the cheese bites. If they are not crispy enough, add an additional 4 minutes of cooking time.

After a total of about 15 minutes, remove the cheese bites from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

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