🧀✨ Air Fryer Cheesy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Sticks – Crispy, Savory & Protein-Rich
Crispy and savory sticks made with cottage cheese and parmesan, offering a protein-rich snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into sticks, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- Roll each stick in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray the sticks lightly with oil before air frying. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 12g