Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots – Quick Air Fryer Snack Recipe

Introduction

These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick and delicious air fryer snack that combines creamy cottage cheese with crunchy seasoned breadcrumbs. They make a perfect bite-sized treat for any time of day.

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

1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
3. Step 3: Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape into small tot shapes using your hands.
5. Step 5: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange tots in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Spray the tops with a little more olive oil.
6. Step 6: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture.
• Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, bake tots at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through.

Storage

Store leftover tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to restore crispiness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use large curd cottage cheese?

It’s best to use small curd cottage cheese and drain it well for better texture. Large curd may make the mixture too wet and less cohesive.

Can I freeze these tots?

Yes, you can freeze uncooked tots by arranging them on a baking sheet and freezing until firm. Then transfer to a sealed container. Air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots – Quick Air Fryer Snack Recipe

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These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick and easy air fryer snack combining creamy cottage cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs for a crispy golden bite. Perfect as a wholesome appetizer or snack, these tots are flavored with garlic and onion powder, and optionally Parmesan cheese, making them deliciously savory and satisfying.

• Author: Hannah
• 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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Cottage Cheese Mix

• 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)

For Cooking

• Olive oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
2. Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the drained cottage cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
3. Form dough: Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too wet, gradually add more breadcrumbs until it holds together well.
4. Shape tots: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape each into small tot shapes using your hands, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
5. Prepare air fryer basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange tots in a single layer without touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with more olive oil.
6. Air fry the tots: Air fry for 12-15 minutes at 400°F, turning halfway through cooking, until the tots are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
7. Serve: Serve the cottage cheese tots hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer.

Notes

• If the mixture feels too wet, add more seasoned breadcrumbs a tablespoon at a time to reach the right consistency for shaping.
• For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture.
• Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure tots cook evenly and get crispy.
• Leftover tots can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer to retain crispiness.

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