Air Fryer Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips

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Air Fryer Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips are crunchy and contain lots of protein. It has cottage cheese, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and cooking spray. These are very simple and easily obtainable items in the market, or they might be present in the stores. They get prepared in 17 minutes, perfect to satisfy the cravings for something crunchy and savory. These chips are made with cheese, so they are not appropriate for a non-dairy diet. Use of vegan cheese might affect the texture and taste. Serve these chips with the yogurt dip, cucumber sticks, or green salad to make them flavorful. Store these chips in the fridge for three days, but don’t freeze them as they get soggy.

STATS:

  • Calories: 145 kcal
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Serving size: 1
  • Cook time: 12 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 17 minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: High-Protein
  • Serving: 2

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Air fryer liner
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ tsp. onion powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • Cottage cheese is the main ingredient to prepare these chips. It should be full-fat to provide the rich taste and crisp texture. You can also use the low-fat cheese to make them light.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Use the Parmesan cheese, so it melts better, and to make them crispier. Don’t use the pre-shredded cheese as it doesn’t provide a smooth texture. It will boost the taste.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Use the garlic powder to include the savory flavor without adding the intense flavor. It mixes equally in the mixture. Doesn’t use the fresh garlic as it gets burned.

ONIO POWDER:

  • It will enrich the taste by providing a light, sweet taste. This pairs nicely with the cottage and Parmesan and cottage cheese.

PAPRIKA:

  • Use the paprika to provide the golden color and light smoky taste. Use the smoked paprika to provide the deep flavor. You can later change the quantity as you like.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • Add the black pepper to include a slight spice and also balance the cheesy and creamy taste. It is best to add the best and strongest flavor.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • Use the cooking spray to prevent the chips from sticking and crisp them evenly. Use the olive oil spray as it is healthier for this purpose.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Heat the air fryer at 190° C and apply the parchment liner to the basket.
  • Add the paprika, cottage cheese, onion powder, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, & black pepper.
  • Then add the small portions of the mixture to the basket and flatten them with a glass back.
  • Spray them lightly with the spray and air fry for ten to twelve minutes till golden and crisp.
  • Cool the chips for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS:

  • Greek yogurt dip
  • Marinara sauce
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

PROTEIN:

  • Grilled chicken
  • Turkey slices
  • Boiled eggs
  • Tuna salad

HEALTHY SIDES:

  • Cucumber sticks
  • Celery sticks
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Mixed greens salad

SNACK:

  • Olives
  • Roasted nuts
  • Cheese cubes
  • Fresh berries

TIPS:

  • Squeeze the cottage cheese well to make it crisp.
  • Don’t add lots of chips to the basket, or they won’t get crisp well.
  • Cool the chips lightly before cooking so they get crunchy.
  • Add the chili flakes or Italian seasonings to make them flavorful.
  • Include the parchment so they don’t stick.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the remaining chips to the vessel and store for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Don’t freeze the chips as they don’t remain crisp.

FAQs:

Why do these cottage cheese chips not get crisp well?

  • Cottage cheese might contain more water content, which prevents the chips from getting crisp well.

Will I prepare them without Parmesan cheese?

  • Yes, easily prepare them without parmesan, but it may help them to get crisp and also provide a rich taste.

Can we have them on a keto-friendly diet?

  • These chips contain all the low-carb and good fat-containing items, so they are good for a keto diet as well.

How to keep them crisp?

  • Cool them well before storing them so they keep them crisp.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 145 g

Net carbs: 4 g

Iron: 0.5 g

Total carbs: 5 g

Vitamin A: 0.1 g

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 0.25 g

Protein: 16 g

Iron: 0.5 g

Serving size: 1 serving

Sodium: 0.48 g

Serving: 2

Potassium: 0.18 g