Description
Crispy, golden, and protein-packed — these Crunchy Cottage Cheese Chips are a healthy, low-carb snack you can bake or air fry. Made with simple ingredients, they’re light, salty, and perfect for dipping or munching straight from the tray.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or whipped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Olive oil spray (optional)
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Dried herbs or ranch mix
- Nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C); line a tray with parchment.
2. Drain cottage cheese well using a fine strainer or cheesecloth.
3. Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Stir in salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasonings of choice.
5. Spoon 1-tbsp portions onto tray; spread thin circles 2 inches wide.
6. Bake 25–30 min (or air fry 10–12 min) until golden and crisp.
7. Cool fully before removing for maximum crunch.
8. Store airtight at room temperature 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
Notes
For crispier chips, blend and drain thoroughly before baking.
Add Parmesan for extra cheesy flavor.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Let cool completely before storing to keep crunchy.
Pair with dips like guacamole or Greek yogurt ranch.
Flavor ideas: Ranch, Chili Lime, Everything Bagel, or Sweet Cinnamon.
Keto, gluten-free, and high-protein friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking / Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 chips
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg