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Macro shot of a thin, irregular circle cottage cheese chip showcasing darkly charred lace-like edges and delicate parmesan shavings.

Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips: The Ultimate High-Protein Crispy Snack

Transform basic dairy into a crave-worthy, high-protein snack. These Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips feature bubbly textures and darkly charred, lace-like edges, perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and fresh parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips Ingredients
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese 4% milkfat recommended, drained if overly watery
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning For the pre-bake seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh green herbs Finely chopped (parsley or chives)
  • 2 tbsp white parmesan cheese Delicate shavings

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Basket or oven style for convection heat.
  • 1 Perforated Parchment Paper Essential to prevent cheese from falling through grates.

Method
 

Making the Chips
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line the basket with perforated parchment paper.
  2. Spoon the cottage cheese into 1 tbsp (15g) mounds on the parchment, spreading them into thin, irregular circles. Leave 1 inch (2.5cm) of space between each.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning over the unbaked cottage cheese mounds.
  4. Cook for 10 to 14 minutes. Watch for the chips to develop bubbly, uneven textures and darkly charred, crispy lace-like edges.
  5. Turn off the air fryer and leave the chips inside for 2 minutes to cool and solidify into a crisp structure.
  6. Carefully transfer to a plate. Generously sprinkle with finely chopped fresh green herbs and delicate shavings of white parmesan cheese.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not use fat-free cottage cheese, as it will not crisp properly and becomes rubbery.
Tip 2: If you live in a humid environment, store leftovers at room temperature between paper towels to maintain maximum crunch.