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Cottage Cheese Chips

Cottage Cheese Chips: The Best Crispy Snack You'll Crave

Cottage Cheese Chips are a healthy, high-protein snack that satisfies your crunch cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese well-drained
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
For the Flavor
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder skip fresh to avoid moisture
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper add cayenne for heat
For Frying or Baking
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup Optional Fresh Herbs e.g., parsley, chives
  • Optional Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the Cottage Cheese: Place in a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Let it drain for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: Combine cottage cheese, egg, all-purpose flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Rest the Mixture: Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the Chips: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil, flattening slightly. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain the Chips: Remove from skillet and place on a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels.
  7. Repeat Cooking: Continue frying remaining mixture in batches until all chips are cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Recrisp in the oven if needed.

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