🧀✨ Air Fryer Cheesy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Sticks – Crispy, Savory & Protein-Rich
Crispy and savory sticks made with cottage cheese and parmesan, providing a protein-rich snack that’s easy to prepare in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1 teaspoon garlic powder until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into sticks, about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Roll each stick in 1 cup breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the sticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the sticks and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, use panko breadcrumbs. Ensure the sticks are not overcrowded in the air fryer for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 15g
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