Description
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these high-protein cottage cheese sticks are ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. Stir until you get a thick, moldable mixture.
- Form the mixture into small sticks, about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F (190 °C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil. Place the sticks in a single layer, leaving space between them. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Let the sticks cool for 2 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly coat the sticks in almond flour before air frying. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American