Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots Recipe
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick and easy snack made with simple ingredients and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and crispy seasoned breadcrumbs, they make a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional tater tots. Perfect for a nutritious appetizer or snack, they come together in minutes and can be enjoyed with your favorite dipping sauces.
- 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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Tot Mixture
- 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
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crispy tots.
- 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 well to integrate all the flavors.
- Form Dough: Mix the ingredients until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture feels too wet, gradually add more breadcrumbs to achieve the right consistency for shaping.
- Shape Tots: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small tot shapes evenly with your hands for uniform cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the tots in a single layer without allowing them to touch for even cooking. Spray the tops with a little more olive oil.
- Air Fry Tots: Cook the tots in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure they become golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Remove the tots once cooked and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure the cottage cheese is well-drained to avoid soggy tots.
- If the dough is too sticky, adding extra breadcrumbs will help achieve better shape and texture.
- You can customize the seasoning to your taste by adding herbs or different spices.
- For extra crispiness, spray a little olive oil on the tots before air frying.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
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